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NSE Bounces Back With 29% Gain

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13 years ago

July 3, 2013

The Equities Market of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) during the first half of 2013 posted an average return of 28.8 percent indicating investors capital gains of N2.45 trillion during the period.
Specifically, the cumulative market capitalisation of listed equities for the first half stood at N11.426 trillion as against its value-on-board of N8.974 trillion that opened the year. This represents an increase of 27.3 percent.
The All Share Index, the barometer for measuring the changes in the price of listed shares on the Nigerian bourse and also doubles as benchmark index for all listed equities and for Nigeria rose from the year’s opening figure of 28,078.81 basis points to 36,164.31 basis points.
The bears’ hold on the market during the latter half of June impacted on the performance of the market during the review period as the month finished on a bearish note with a value depreciation of N649 billion.
The first five months saw the listed equities trading in the green as the market recorded capital gains of N3.10 trillion according to the NSE data.
At the close of business in May the aggregate market capitalisation of listed equities finished at N12.075 trillion while the all share index had a five-month percentage average return of 34.6 percent.
The industrial goods stocks were the performing sub-sector during the review period with a six-month average return of 49.12 percent. The NSE-Lotus Islamic index recorded 42.31 percent return while the NSE which measures 30 most capitalised equities on the Exchange had a 27.38 percent return.
NSE Consumer Goods Index recorded 21.40 percent return during the first half. NSE Banking index indicated a return of 18.46 percent even as NSE Insurance index showed a return of 16.90 percent. The NSE oil and gas index indicated that investors in the downstream had a modest return of 12.18 percent.
Meanwhile the AS1 during the week ended 28, June 2013 nose-dived by 0.82 percent to close at 36,963.77 basis points while the aggregate market capitalisation of listed equities fell by 2.46 percent.
The equities market last week recorded a market turnover of 2.46 billion units of shares valued at N24.23 billion in 33,462 transactions. The activity chart for the week was led by the financial service sector which recorded a turnover of 1.43 billion units of shares worth N14.74 billion in 19,063 deals.
Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) and Portland Paints and Products Nigeria Plc were the most active in terms of turnover volume as they accounted for a total of 940.73 million units of shares worth N3.45 billion traded in 2,668 deals representing 38.3 percent of the overall market turnover during the week under review.
During the week under review, nineteen (19) stocks recorded price appreciation compared to twenty-seven (27) that depreciated in the previous week, MayBaker was first on the top gainers chart to close with 27.0%, followed by Transcorp with 15.65%, Neimeth with 13.22%, Presco with 41.14%, Ikeja Hotel with 10.26%, and JBerger with 10.00%. Other gainers in the top ten categories were Dnmeyer with 9.85%, Afriprud with 6.86%, Dangsugar with 5.50% and CCNN with 4.09%
On the flipside, fifty six (56) stocks depreciated in the price last week compared to fifty two (52) that deprecated a week ago. RTBriscoe led on the price losers’ table with 16.07% followed by UTC by 15.71%, Mansard by 15.22%, Ashakacem by 13.96%, Portpaint by 13.40%, Cutix by 10.62% Custodyins by 10,30%, Airservice by 10.00%, Mobil by 10.00% and PZ by 10.00%.
At the money market, a total of N31.84 billion worth of 91 day bills was offered and sold at the rate of 11.62 percent at the middle of last week compared with 11.50 percent during the previous week while N21.54 billion and N81.19 billion worth of 182 day and 364 day were offered and sold at the rates of 12.75 percent and 13.22 percent respectively against 11.82 percent and 12.99 percent at the previous auction.
The week recorded total subscription of N246.60 billion at the rate of 183.25 percent compared to N202.85 billion at the previous auction. A total of N92.62 billion worth of treasury bills across all maturities was allotted on a non-competitive basis according to money market data.

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Agency Gives Insight Into Its Inspection, Monitoring Operations

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13 hours ago

January 12, 2026

The Tide

The Director, South South Zone National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Pharmacist Chujwuma P.Oligbu has said its thorough implementation of its core mandate of monitoring has no link with witch-hunting or fault finding as perceived at some quarters.

Oligbu, made this known when he spoke as as guest at the maiden Rivers state Supermarkets stakeholders’ Seminar/Workshop in Port Harcourt recently.

Rather, he said they were mere opportunities for education, correction and continuous improvement.

The Agency’s South South Boss, noted that Supermarket operators who maintain transparent records, cooperate during inspections, and promptly address identified gaps demonstrate professionalism and commitment to public health standard.

He listed the deserving essence of supermarket operation to include the key aspects of supermarket operation that deserves emphasis is product sourcing.

“Supermarkets must ensure that all regulated products stocked on their shelves are duly registered with NAFDAC and sourced from legitimate manufacturers or distributors”, he said .

According to him, the presence of unregistered, expired, counterfeit, or improper labelled products undermines consumer confidence and poses serious health risks.

He pointed out that such has the likelihood of exposeing supermarket operators to legal sanctions that could damage their reputation and financial stability.

The NAFDAC Operator, further enlightened the participants that mere registration of a particular product with the Federal agency do not guarantee absolute consumption safety.

“Temperature control, cleanliness, pest control, stock rotation, and proper shelving are not optional practice; they are essential components of compliance”, he said.

The South South zonal director also told the operators of supermarket that their employees rotine training on the basis of the product they display for sale is of utmost importance.

In her presentation a Breast Milk Nutrition Expert , Professor Alice Nte of University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), was against the body’s prime attention to breast milk substitute or baby milk in supermarkets as well as its advertisement or promotion.

Nye jerked up the importance of mothers breast milk to the newborn baby and added that it help in fighting against childhood diseases, infections and combating cancer in breastfeeding mothers.

Meanwhile, NAFDAC Deputy Director, South – South Zone , Mrs. Riter Chujwuma educated the participants on the guidelines for global listing, and the need to adhere strictly to rules guiding global listing to avoid confiscation of their imported products.

By: King Onunwor

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BVN Enrolments Rise 6% To 67.8m In 2025 — NIBSS

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14 hours ago

January 12, 2026

The Tide

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has said that Bank Verification Number (BVN) enrolments rose by 6.8 per cent year-on-year to 67.8 million as at December 2025, up from 63.5 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2024.

In a statement published on its website, NIBSS attributed the growth to stronger policy enforcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the expansion of diaspora enrolment initiatives.

According to the data, more than 4.3 million new BVNs were issued within the one-year period, underscoring the growing adoption of biometric identification as a prerequisite for accessing financial services in Nigeria.

NIBSS noted that the expansion reinforces the BVN system’s central role in Nigeria’s financial inclusion drive and digital identity framework.

Analysts linked the growth largely to regulatory measures by the CBN, particularly the directive to restrict or freeze bank accounts without both a BVN and National Identification Number (NIN), which took effect from April 2024.

The policy compelled many customers to regularise their biometric records to retain access to banking services.

Another major driver, the statement said, was the rollout of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) initiative, which allows Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain a BVN remotely without physical presence in the country.

The programme has been widely regarded as a milestone in integrating the diaspora into Nigeria’s formal financial system.

A five-year analysis by NIBSS showed consistent growth in BVN enrolments, rising from 51.9 million in 2021 to 56.0 million in 2022, 60.1 million in 2023, 63.5 million in 2024 and 67.8 million by December 2025. The steady increase reflects stronger compliance with biometric identity requirements and improved coverage of the national banking identity system.

However, NIBSS noted that BVN enrolments still lag the total number of active bank accounts, which exceeded 320 million as of March 2025.

The gap, it explained, is largely due to multiple bank accounts linked to single BVNs, as well as customers yet to complete enrolment, despite the progress recorded.

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AFAN Unveils Plans To Boost Food Production In 2026

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4 days ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

The leadership of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has set the tone for the new year with a renewed focus on food security, unity and long-term growth of the agricultural sector.

The association announced that its General Assembly of Farmers Congress will take place from January 15 to 17, 2026 at the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industries, along Lugbe Airport Road, in the Federal Capital Territory.

The gathering is expected to bring together farmers, policymakers, investors and development partners to shape a fresh direction for Nigerian agriculture.

In a New Year address to members and stakeholders, AFAN president, Dr Farouk Rabiu Mudi, said the congress would provide a strategic forum for reviewing past challenges and outlining practical solutions for the future.

He explained that the event would serve as a rallying point for innovation, collaboration and economic renewal within the sector.

Mudi commended farmers across the country for their determination and hard work, despite years of insecurity, climate-related pressures and economic uncertainty.

According to him, their resilience has kept food production alive and positioned agriculture as a stabilising force in the national economy.

He noted that AFAN intends to build on this strength by resetting agribusiness operations to improve productivity and sustainability.

The AFAN leader appealed to government institutions, private investors and development organisations to deepen their engagement with the association.

He stressed the need for collective action to confront persistent issues such as insecurity in farming communities, climate impacts and market instability.

He also urged members to put aside internal disputes and personal interests, encouraging cooperation and shared responsibility in pursuit of national development.

Mudi outlined key priorities that include increasing food output, expanding support for farmers at the grassroots and strengthening local manufacturing through partnerships with both domestic and international investors adding that reducing dependence on imports remains critical to protecting the economy and creating jobs.

He stated that the upcoming congress will feature the launch of AFAN’s twenty-five-year agricultural mechanisation roadmap, alongside the announcement of new partnerships designed to accelerate growth across the value chain.

Participants, he said wi also have opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange aimed at transforming agriculture into a more competitive and technology-driven sector.

As part of its modernisation drive, AFAN is further encouraging members nationwide to enrol for the newly introduced Digital ID Card.

Mudi said the initiative will improve transparency, ensure proper farmer identification and make it easier to access support programmes and services.

Reaffirming the association’s long-term goal, he said the vision of national food sufficiency by 2030 remains achievable if unity and collaboration are sustained.

He expressed optimism that with collective effort, Nigeria’s agricultural sector can overcome its challenges and deliver a more secure and prosperous future.

Lady Usendi