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Jun

Stock market extends gains, closes higher by 0.50%

The Nigerian stock market on Monday closed on a positive note as the All Share Index grew by 0.50% to close at 51,962.85 points from the previous close of 51,705.61 points. The Market Capitalisation appreciated by 0.50% to close at N28.014 trillion from the previous close of N27.875 trillion, thereby adding N77 billion. An aggregate of 266.5[…]

27

Jun

Fitch reaffirms Ecobank Nigeria’s stable outlook

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ecobank Nigeria Limited’s (ENG) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-‘ with a Stable Outlook. Fitch also affirmed the Bank’s Viability Rating (VR) at ‘b-‘ and National Long-Term Rating at ‘BBB (nga)’. The rating agency released this rating last week, stating that the Bank’s IDRs are driven by its standalone creditworthiness, as expressed[…]