Economy
Nigerian Equities March Forward by 0.33%
By Dipo Olowookere
The bulls took control of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday, which doubled as the first trading session of the new week and month.
By the time activities were wrapped up for the day, Nigerian equities were up by 0.33 per cent as a result of a renewed buying interest, especially on the back of more positive earnings from quoted firms.
As a result, the All-Share Index (ASI) increased by 131.74 points to 39,931.63 points from 39,799.89 points, while the market capitalisation went up by N68 billion to N20.892 trillion from N20.824 trillion.
A total of 544.0 million stocks worth N1.9 billion were traded in 4,673 deals on Monday compared with the 507.2 million shares worth N2.4 billion transacted in 4,465 deals last Friday.
This showed that the trading value depreciated by 22.70 per cent, while the trading volume and the number of deals increased by 7.24 per cent and 4.66 per cent respectively.
For another trading session, Wema Bank was the most traded stock at the exchange with the sale of 369.7 million units valued at N240.3 million.
Zenith Bank transacted 20.6 million stocks for N529.1 million, Transcorp exchanged 13.0 million equities worth N11.5 million, UBA traded 11.9 million shares for N98.7 million, while United Capital exchanged 11.3 million stocks for N69.2 million.
Business Post reports that investor sentiment was negative at 0.41x on Monday as the market recorded 12 price gainers and 29 price losers.
NASCON closed as the heaviest price loser with a 9.97 per cent loss to close at N14.45 per unit and was trailed by Champion Breweries, which fell by 9.92 per cent to close at N2.27 per share.
PZ Cussons depreciated by 9.43 per cent to sell for N4.80 per unit, Lasaco Assurance dropped 8.94 per cent to quote at N1.12 per share, while Sovereign Trust Insurance declined by 7.41 per cent to finish at 25 kobo per unit.
The biggest price riser yesterday was UAC Nigeria as its equity price went up by 6.67 per cent to N8 per unit, while AIICO Insurance, which trailed, gained 5.22 per cent to settle at N1.21 per share.
Veritas Kapital appreciated by 5.00 per cent to 21 kobo per unit, BUA Cement grew by 3.82 per cent to N74.75 per share, while Neimeth gained 2.73 per cent to settle at N1.88 per unit.
For the sectors, the industrial goods and banking counters appreciated yesterday by 1.47 per cent and 0.25 per cent respectively, while the insurance, consumer goods and energy sectors lost 1.10 per cent, 0.48 per cent and 0.10 per cent respectively.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The pre-registration training and examination for capital market operators (CMOs) for the second quarter of 2026 has been postponed.
Business Post gathered that the new date for the exercise is now Monday, June 15, 2026.
This information was disclosed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through a circular on Monday, June 8, 2026.
The Nigerian capital market regulator stated that this postponement has also resulted in the extension of the deadline for registration to Friday, June 12, 2026.
In the notice today, the SEC expressed its regret for the inconvenience this action may cause operators, who had prepared for the initial date of the training and examination.
“Further to the recent circular on Q2 2026 Pre-registration Training and Examination, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hereby informs all eligible applicants for the Q2 2026 Pre-registration Training and Examination that the commencement date has been postponed to Monday, June 15, 2026.
“Registration on the designated portal has also been extended to Friday, June 12, 2026. All other conditions contained in the circular remain unchanged.
“The commission regrets any inconvenience this postponement may cause and appreciates the understanding of all applicants,” the disclosure noted.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
One of the leading healthcare firms in Nigeria, Fidson Healthcare Plc, has listed additional shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited.
The new stocks absorbed into the stock market were 600 million units, raising the total issued and fully paid-up shares of Fidson to 3,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each from 2,400,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each.
The fresh equities came from the company’s rights issue of 600,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at N35.00 per share.
They were issued to existing investors on the basis of one new ordinary share for every existing four ordinary shares held as of the close of business on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Confirming the development, the regulator in a notice said, “Trading licence holders are hereby notified that an additional 600,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each of Fidson Healthcare Plc were on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, listed on the daily official list of Nigerian Exchange Limited.
“The additional shares arose from the company’s rights issue of 600,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at N35.00 per share on the basis of one new ordinary share for every existing four ordinary shares held as at the close of business on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
“With the listing of the additional 600,000,000 ordinary shares, the total issued and fully paid-up shares of Fidson Healthcare Plc have now increased from 2,400,000,000 to 3,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each.”
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
This news will surely excite local contractors with verified claims of N100 million or less, as the federal government has approved their payments.
This approval for the disbursement was given by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele.
This followed a verification and reconciliation exercise designed to ensure only validated claims qualify for payment.
The beneficiaries cover contractors across multiple ministries, departments and agencies. The release of the funds is expected to enable contractors to return to project sites, pay workers, settle suppliers and meet outstanding financial commitments.
In an announcement on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Finance also said this latest batch of payments would ease liquidity pressure on small businesses and accelerate economic activity nationwide.
It was noted that the payments for verified claims of N100 million below were strategically done to spread economic impact broadly rather than concentrate disbursements among a handful of large firms.
The payments form part of a broader push to clear inherited contractor obligations, with over N700 billion verified in recent months.
“For many beneficiaries, the release of funds represents more than a financial transaction. It provides the certainty needed to sustain operations, preserve jobs, complete ongoing projects, and contribute to economic recovery and growth,” the ministry said in a statement.
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