Economy
Unlisted Securities Market Closes Flat After Easter Break
By Adedapo Adesanya
Investors trading on the floor of the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange played it safe on Tuesday, April 11, as the unlisted securities market closed flat in the first trading session of the week after the Easter break.
The market had closed its doors to traders for two days to celebrate Easter, and when it returned yesterday, it ended with no price gainer or loser.
Consequently, the market capitalisation of the alternative securities exchange remained unchanged at N1.02 trillion, as the NASD Unlisted Securities Index (NSI) was in a stalemate at 737.97 points.
However, the level of activity closed mixed as investors traded a total of 513.5 million units of securities, in contrast to the 4.2 million units of securities transacted in the preceding session, indicating a jump of 3,523.8 per cent.
In the same vein, the value of transactions went up by 57.5 per cent as the market participants traded shares worth N43.2 million compared to the N27.4 million recorded in the previous session.
However, the total number of deals carried out at the close of business went down by 35 per cent to 13 deals compared with the 20 deals executed in the preceding trading day.
At the close of transactions, Geo-Fluids Plc maintained its position as the most traded stock by volume on a year-to-date basis with 811.1 million units valued at N1.3 billion, Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc trailed with the sale of 604.6 million units worth N47.7 million, while UBN Properties Plc was in third place with 369.8 million units valued at N313.0 million.
On the flip side, VFD Group Plc remained the most traded stock by value on a year-to-date basis with 10.4 million units valued at N2.4 billion, Geo-Fluids Plc followed with a turnover of 811.1 million units worth N1.3 billion, while UBN Property Plc was in third place with 369.8 million units valued at N313.0 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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