Economy
NDEP, CSCS, Others Depress NASD by 1.23%
By Adedapo Adesanya
Depreciation in the stock prices of Niger Delta Exploration and Production (NDEP) Plc, Central Securities Clearing Systems (CSCS) Plc, Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group, and UBN Property Plc depressed the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange on Friday by 1.23 per cent.
NDEP Plc lost N29.50 or 10.9 per cent to sell at N270.50 per unit compared to N300 per unit it closed the previous session. CSCS Plc closed 44 kobo or 2.4 per cent lower to sell at N18.20 per share in contrast to the previous session’s N18.64 per share.
On its part, the NGX Group went down by 3 kobo or 0.2 per cent to close the day at N17.48 per unit versus N17.51 per unit it finished on Thursday, while UBN Property Plc declined by 10 kobo or 9.1 per cent to trade at N1.20 per share as against the previous N1.10 per share it ended a day earlier.
These losses reduced the market capitalisation of NASD by N8.18 million to close at N655.45 billion compared with N663.63 billion of the preceding day, while the NASD Unlisted Security Index (NSI) decreased by 9.4 points to end the day at 754.11 points as against 763.51 points it recorded at the previous session.
During the session, investors traded 9.6 million shares, 22.1 per cent lower than the 12.4 million shares transacted at the previous day.
Equally, the value of securities traded on Friday reduced by 55.6 per cent to N415.3 million from N935.4 million, while the number of deals decreased by 25.5 per cent to 38 deals from 51 deals of the preceding day.
With 1.0 billion units of its shares traded for N700.1 million, Geo Fluids Plc ended the week as the most active stock by volume (year-to-date). NGX Group trailed with 339.9 million units valued at N7.3 billion, with Swap Technologies & Telecomms Plc in third place for trading 46.6 million units worth N41.0 million.
In terms of value, NGX Group was on top of the chart for selling 339.9 million units of its securities traded for N7.3 billion, VFD Group Plc remained in the second spot with 4.1 million units valued at N1.2 billion, while NDEP Plc has traded 3.2 million units valued at N973.5 million.
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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