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SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix S&P 500 Feeder JSE Code: STX500 Nsx Code: SXN500 ISIN: ZAE000246641 Satrix 500 or STX500 A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002. LISTING OF ADDITIONAL Satrix S&P […] SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix S&P 500 Feeder JSE Code: STX500 Nsx Code: SXN500 ISIN: ZAE000246641 Satrix 500 or STX500 A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002.…

Investec Limited Investec plc Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Incorporated in England and Wales Registration number 1925/002833/06 Registration number 3633621 JSE share code: INL LSE share code: INVP JSE hybrid code: INPR JSE share code: INP JSE debt code: INLV ISIN: GB00B17BBQ50 NSX share code: IVD LEI: 2138007Z3U5GWDN3MY22 […]

The Gabonese Government has signed an agreement with Nigerian energy infrastructure company Oilserv to develop and commercialise hydrocarbon reserves in two blocks in the country.

Nigeria’s trade balance with Canada swung sharply into a N23.21 billion deficit in June 2026, ending a 16-month streak of consecutive monthly trade surpluses, as exports to the North American country collapsed to just N1.54 billion, a significant dip of 99.55%.

By Tunde Oso Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd, a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, has marked its 75th anniversary in Nigeria with a gala event held at the Conference Centre, Abuja. Reflecting on the company’s origin, Anastassis G. David, Chairman of Coca-Cola HBC, said: “In 1951, Anastasios Leventis negotiated the rights for the whole […] By Tunde Oso Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd, a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, has marked its 75th anniversary in Nigeria with a gala event held at the Conference Centre, Abuja. Reflecting on the company’s origin, Anastassis G. David, Chairman of Coca-Cola HBC, said: “In 1951, Anastasios Leventis negotiated the rights for the whole of Nigeria.…

Oye said the size of the capital inflow should not be mistaken for evidence that the Nigerian economy was attracting sufficient long-term productive investment

South Korea’s Ssangyong Engineering & Construction has secured a $2.15 billion contract to design and build Tengah General and Community Hospital, a 1,534-bed acute and community care campus being developed in western Singapore. Commissioned by Singapore’s Ministry of Health, the contract is Ssangyong’s largest hospital project in Singapore so far, with the company describing it […]

The Capital Markets Authority, CMA, of Rwanda has commenced discussions with relevant stakeholders to facilitate the participation of Rwandan investors in the initial public offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The regulator, in a statement on Wednesday, said it had observed strong interest in opportunities offered by capital markets and was working to facilitate participation […]

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its bullish momentum on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with investors gaining approximately N1.18 trillion as the market capitalization of listed equities rose to N159.9 trillion from N158.71 trillion recorded the previous trading session.

For decades, Nigerians have participated in economic growth primarily as consumers, employees and savers. The capital market offers another avenue: becoming shareholders in the businesses shaping the country’s economic future. The launch of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering (IPO) brings that possibility into sharper focus. Marketed as an ‘IPO for […] For decades, Nigerians have participated in economic growth primarily as consumers, employees and savers. The capital market offers another avenue: becoming shareholders in the businesses shaping the country’s economic future.…