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African Equities

Investors lose N110.16 billion as NGX market cap drops to N162.39 trillion

Equity investors on the Nigerian Exchange lost N110.16 billion on 7 October 2026 as market capitalisation fell to N162.39 trillion. The All-Share Index declined 0.07% to 250,096.75 points, extending a multi-day retreat.

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African Equities

GTCO, Stanbic IBTC and PZ reveal dates for dividends qualifications

Three NGX-listed companies have set October qualification dates for dividends ranging from N1 to N4.50 per share. PZ Cussons will pay a final dividend while GTCO and Stanbic IBTC will pay interim dividends.

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Investment Signals

CBN 350bps MPR cut to drive equities demand as investors rotate from fixed income

The CBN's record 350bps rate cut to 23% is set to push investors from fixed income into equities — here's what's driving the shift and what to watch.

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Weekly Pulse

African Equities Weekly Review: Ghana Consolidates After Blistering Rally, Markets Mixed

Ghana's stock exchange cooled after a blistering rally, even as African equities post some of the strongest returns worldwide in 2026.

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Macro & Economy

Dangote Refinery IPO: Africa's Biggest Share Sale Opens on the NGX

The Dangote Refinery IPO has opened on the NGX in Africa's biggest-ever share sale — here's what the $49bn listing means for investors. Image ALT text: An African business executive stands before a stock exchange ticker board displaying an upward market trend, with oil refinery towers silhouetted at sunset in the background. Caption: Dangote Petroleum Refinery's N2.15 trillion share offer opened o

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Weekly Pulse

The Weekly Pulse: July 7–11, 2026

Copper slips below $9,500 on Chinese demand data, the naira gives up ground, and the NGX All-Share holds a 14% year-to-date gain.

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