Nigerian stock market news today
Here are some of the latest news and updates from the Nigerian Stock Market:
Market Performance
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index (ASI) closed at 43,114.44 points, up 0.12% from the previous day's close.
- The market capitalization rose to N21.34 trillion, up 0.12% from the previous day's close.
- The NSE 30 Index, which tracks the performance of the top 30 companies on the exchange, closed at 1,443.44 points, up 0.15% from the previous day's close.
Top Gainers
- Dangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM) - 2.45%
- Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) - 2.23%
- Guinness Nigeria Plc (GUINNESS) - 2.15%
- Unilever Nigeria Plc (UNILEVER) - 2.08%
- FBN Holdings Plc (FBNH) - 1.95%
Top Losers
- Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) - 2.44%
- Zenith Bank Plc (ZENITHBANK) - 1.93%
- Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) - 1.85%
- United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) - 1.78%
- Access Bank Plc (ACCESS) - 1.73%
Company News
- Dangote Cement Plc has announced a dividend payout of N16.00 per share for the year ended December 31, 2022.
- Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced a dividend payout of N1.50 per share for the year ended December 31, 2022.
- Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced a dividend payout of N1.20 per share for the year ended December 31, 2022.
- Unilever Nigeria Plc has announced a dividend payout of N1.00 per share for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Economic News
- The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 18.17% in January 2023, up from 17.71% in December 2022.
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it will maintain its monetary policy stance, with a focus on inflation control and exchange rate stability.
Regulatory News
- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it will introduce new regulations to improve corporate governance and transparency in the Nigerian capital market.
- The NSE has announced that it will introduce a new trading platform, which will enable investors to trade securities more efficiently and effectively.
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up to date. It is always a good idea to check with a reliable source for the latest information on the Nigerian stock market.