Nigeria Adopts Unified Framework For Shoreline Reclamation, Inland Waterways Management
Nigeria introduces Standard Application Procedure to ensure transparency, accountability, and coordination in shoreline and waterways management.
Markets
NNPC Seeks $22bn Investment To Expand Nigeria’s Gas Pipeline Network
NNPC outlines $22 billion plan to strengthen pipelines, increase gas commercialisation, and meet Nigeria’s growing domestic energy demand.
IsDB Launches Concessional Fund To Aid Least Developed Member Countries
Islamic Development Bank unveils concessional fund, supporting vulnerable countries while signing Uzbekistan deals for roads, schools, and infrastructure.
Oluremi Tinubu: US Airstrikes In Nigeria ‘A Blessing,’ Collaboration With Trump Welcome`
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says US airstrikes in Nigeria a “blessing,” welcomes Washington’s expanded security collaboration amid insurgency and religious freedom scrutiny.
FAAN Signs Service Level Agreement With Airlines To Ensure Timely Payments, Efficient Operation
FAAN meets airline operators to finalize SLA, ensuring prompt payments, compliance, and seamless airport service delivery nationwide.
Bank of Industry Secures CBN Approval To Launch Non-Interest Banking Window
BoI secures CBN approval to launch non-interest banking, expanding ethical financing access for MSMEs and underserved businesses nationwide.
Nigeria’s online source for up-to-date information on what the stock markets are doing today. ARISE News brings you world stock market coverage along with breaking news, data analysis and comment. Whether you are at home or overseas you can rely on our coverage.
Commodities and Futures
The last couple of years have seen several agricultural products rise in importance in the Nigerian economy and cocoa beans, sesame, cashew and rice are all ones to watch this year. As well as the traditional oil. Experts will also be keeping a keen eye on the growing rise in fertillizers.
InfraCredit Completes $28.93m Redemption Of AFC USD Preference Shares
InfraCredit completes full redemption of AFC-held USD preference shares, strengthening capital structure and reducing foreign currency exposure.
Defendants’ Absence Stalls Trial In ARISE News Anchor’s Murder
Trial of suspects in ARISE News anchor Sommie Maduagwu’s murder stalls as Correctional Services fail to present defendants in court.
Tinubu Meets Wike, Fubara Again Over Rivers Political Crisis
President Tinubu again meets Governor Fubara and Minister Wike amid lingering Rivers State political tensions.
Commodities
We watch the commodities market closely to keep you informed with the very latest information on global movements in oil, natural gas, precious and industrial metals, sugar and other agricultural products amongst others.
Currencies and Forex
Whether you are at home or part of the successful Nigerian diaspora, this is a market to keep a close watch on. ARISE News brings you the latest on the most important global currencies as well as latest news and comment on the growing strength of the Naira.
NYSE
The world’s largest stock exchange. Technology is now at the heart of the NYSE, which prides itself as the market for innovation, with an average of 2.4 billion shares exchanging hands every day. With it’s famous trading floor and opening and closing bell, it is now the only in-person trading venue for global equities exchange.
NASDAQ
The largest electronic stock market in the world and second largest in terms of securities’ values. One to watch for energy, finance, healthcare, technology and transportation as well as being well-known for high-tech stocks. Using the NASDAQ Composite Index to measure the change in the over 3,000 stocks traded on NASDAQ. Look out for the likes of Apple, Microsoft and Amazon.
FTSE
The FTSE 100, colloquially known as the ‘Footsie’, is an index made up of share of the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Historical ties between our nation and the UK make it a popular choice for many Nigerian investors wishing to invest in established companies such as Barclays, HSBC, BP and BAE. As well as the wildly successful younger companies such as AstraZeneca.
JSE
The largest stock exchange in Africa, it has come along way from its roots in the South African Gold Rush, having been established in 1887. The natural home for African investors, we watch with excitement as we see the rise in stocks such as Master Drilling Group, Sentova Ltd and Novus Holdings Ltd.
