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NSE Market Capitalisation Drops by N82bn

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  • NSE Market Capitalisation Drops by N82bn

Although the Nigerian Stock Exchange closed the week on a positive note, the market capitalisation of listed equities dropped by N82bn after falling for two straight days as investors increased profit-taking.

It was a four-day trading week as the Federal Government declared Friday (today) and Monday, April 17 as a public holiday in commemoration of the Easter celebrations.

The NSE market capitalisation stood at N8.827tn on Thursday, down from N8.909tn at the end of last week.

The NSE All-Share Index, which fell to 25,478.06 basis points on Tuesday from the 25,746.52 bps it closed at last week, increased to 25,510.01 bps on Thursday.

Similarly, all other indices finished lower during the week with the exception of the NSE ASeM Index that closed flat.

Following the recent gains recorded by some large cap stocks, capital market analysts had said profit-taking activities could constitute a drag on the performance of the stock market this week.

A total turnover of 1.191 billion shares worth N6.037bn in 11,820 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 786.176 million shares valued at N5.828bn that exchanged hands last week in 14,343 deals.

The financial services industry (measured by volume) led the activity chart with 1.014 billion shares valued at N3.070bn traded in 6,700 deals, thus contributing 85.07 per cent and 50.86 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value, respectively.

The consumer goods industry followed with 51.888 million shares worth N1.581bn in 2,025 deals, while the third place was occupied by conglomerates industry with a turnover of 47.517 million shares worth N66.904m in 542 deals.

Trading in the top three equities namely, Fidelity Bank Plc, FCMB Group Plc and Standard Trust Assurance Plc (measured by volume), accounted for 679.949 million shares worth N639.862m in 1,622 deals, contributing 57.06 per cent and 10.60 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value, respectively.

Thirteen equities appreciated in price during the week, lower than 36 equities of the previous week.

Thirty-seven equities depreciated in price, higher than 22 equities in the previous week, while 127 equities remained unchanged higher than 119 equities recorded in the preceding week.

This week, UNIC Insurance Plc was delisted from the Daily Official List of the Exchange and the shares of its holding company, UNIC Diversified Holdings Plc, listed in its place.

“This is to bring into effect a scheme of arrangement whereby the shareholders of UNIC receive equal number of shares in UDH as they previously held in UNIC, and UDH becomes a holding company of UNIC,” the NSE said.

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Heirs Insurance Group Unveils Revolutionary Website for Seamless Insurance Experience

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Heirs Insurance Group has launched a website designed to revolutionize the insurance experience for its customers.

With a focus on simplicity, accessibility, and personalized service, the new website aims to streamline the process of obtaining insurance coverage and empower customers to make informed decisions about their insurance needs.

The website boasts a range of innovative features that make navigating insurance options easier than ever before.

From simple and intuitive navigation menus to personalized insurance recommendations, the website is designed to guide customers through every step of the insurance process quickly and efficiently.

According to Ifesinachi Okpagu, the Chief Marketing Officer of Heirs Insurance Group, the new website embodies the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

“Today’s customers want simplicity, and this new website delivers on that request,” Okpagu said. “We are empowering customers to take control of their lives, their businesses, assets, and their most cherished people.”

One of the key features of the website is its personalized insurance experience, which takes customers through a short journey to help them identify the best insurance plan for their needs.

Whether customers are looking for coverage for their home, car, business, or loved ones, the website provides tailored recommendations to ensure they find the right insurance solution quickly and easily.

With its user-friendly interface and innovative features, the new website from Heirs Insurance Group sets a new standard for the insurance industry, making it easier than ever for customers to protect what matters most to them.

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Safaricom, Access Holdings Forge Partnership to Revolutionize Remittance Corridor in Africa

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Safaricom, the leading telecommunications company in Kenya, has entered into a strategic partnership with Access Holdings, spearheaded by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede.

The collaboration aims to revolutionize the remittance corridor between East and West Africa, marking a significant step towards enhancing financial inclusion and empowering millions of individuals across the continent.

The partnership comes on the heels of Access Holdings’ recent acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya Limited, signaling the company’s ambitious expansion into the East African market.

Leveraging Safaricom’s extensive network and expertise in mobile money through M-Pesa, which currently dominates the mobile money market in Kenya, the alliance seeks to create seamless and efficient channels for remittance transactions.

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the driving force behind Access Holdings, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting its potential to transcend traditional boundaries and foster greater economic connectivity between East and West Africa.

He highlighted the fusion of collective expertise and resources between the two entities, underlining their shared commitment to driving financial inclusion and empowerment across the continent.

The partnership holds promise for addressing the challenges faced by millions of Africans in accessing affordable and reliable remittance services.

By connecting more than 60 million customers and 5 million businesses across eight countries, the collaboration aims to facilitate over $1 billion in daily transaction value, significantly boosting the flow of remittances within and outside Africa.

With the first phase of the collaboration focusing on key markets such as Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania, stakeholders anticipate a transformative impact on the remittance landscape, paving the way for greater intracontinental trade and economic integration in line with the objectives of initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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EFCC Urged to Repatriate Recoveries to NDIC for Depositors’ Relief

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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has made a fervent plea to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to expedite the repatriation of recovered funds to its coffers to facilitate the timely reimbursement of depositors affected by bank failures.

During a recent meeting between the Managing Director of NDIC, Bello Hassan, and the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, at the NDIC headquarters in Abuja, Hassan stressed the importance of enhanced collaboration between the two agencies in recovering depositors’ funds lost due to bank failures.

Hassan emphasized that the return of recoveries made by the EFCC on behalf of the NDIC would significantly contribute to the prompt reimbursement of affected depositors.

He commended the EFCC for its unwavering efforts in combating corruption and financial crimes, highlighting its crucial role as a key member of the Taskforce on Implementation of the Failed Banks Act chaired by the NDIC.

The NDIC boss also highlighted the existing partnership between the two organizations, which led to the establishment of the NDIC Help Desk at the EFCC in 2022.

He disclosed that several high-profile cases referred to the EFCC were currently under investigation.

In response, Olukoyede reiterated the EFCC’s commitment to collaborating closely with the NDIC to combat financial crimes and safeguard the integrity of the Nigerian banking sector.

He pledged to intensify efforts to repatriate recovered funds promptly, acknowledging the interconnectedness between criminal activities and bank failures.

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