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TINUBUNOMICS: Bank Stocks Gain ₦544.807 Billion In A Week
Nigerian banking sector investors gained N544.807 billion as the stock market closed the trading week on a positive note, with the banking sector index emerging as the best-performing index.
The gains in the banking sector were driven by changes in Nigeria’s foreign exchange operational framework and the suspension of Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, whose restrictive policies affected bank earnings.
President Bola Tinubu also announced a list of technocrats as special advisers for his economic team, further shaping investor sentiment.
Investors in Nigeria’s banking sector raked in a whopping N544.807 billion in gains from banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) as the local bourse closed the trading week positive.
The banking sector index gained 12.59% to emerge as the best-performing index at the close of trading.
Investors were reacting to the changes in Nigeria’s foreign exchange operational framework and President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who oversaw restrictive policies that cramped their earnings.
The president also announced a list of technocrats as special advisers for his economic team.
Market performance
Available statistics to Nairametrics showed that the NGX All-Share Index and Market Capitalization appreciated by 5.49% to close the week at 59,000.96 and N32.126 trillion respectively.
Similarly, all other indices finished higher except NGX Industrial Goods and NGX Growth which depreciated by 1.63% and 1.07% respectively while the NGX ASeM index closed flat.
Banking index
The banking index which measures the performance of the banks quoted on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange however appreciated by 12.59% or 66.21 basis points to close at 592.14 points from 525.93 points it closed the previous week.
Nairametrics analysed how the share prices of fourteen banks quoted on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group performed during the week. Notable among the banks are Zenith Bank Plc, Access Holdings Plc, FBNH Plc, UBA Plc, GTCO Plc, Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, and ETI Plc.
Others are Fidelity Bank Plc, Jaiz Bank Plc, Sterling Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Unity Bank Plc, Wema Bank Plc, and FCMB Group Plc.
Data obtained from the NGX showed that the stocks of the banks recorded a combined gain of N544.807 billion in market value during the week under review.
Note that aside from the shares of Union Bank Plc, whose share price closed flat, all other banks recorded an appreciation in market value following positive sentiment on the part of investors excited by the new reforms.
Further checks revealed that banks such as Zenith Bank, Stanbic IBTC, GTCO, Fidelity Bank, and ETI topped the list of gainers during the week.
These banks collectively recorded a gain of N373.810 billion in market capitalisation, accounting for about 68.61% of the combined gain of all the banks.
1. ETI – N51.379 billion
ETI Plc enjoyed a profitable week in its equity performances. The Bank recorded a gain of N51.379 billion in market capitalization during the week from N231.204 billion the previous week to close at N282.583 billion on Friday. Its share price grew to N15.40 per share from N12.60 it recorded the previous week, representing an increase of 22%.
ETI closed its last trading on Friday at N15.40 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 1% gain over its previous closing price of N15.25. Ecobank began the year with a share price of N10.60 and has gained 45.3% on price valuation.
2.FBNH-N61.021 billion
FBNH recorded a gain of N61.021 billion in market value from N506.123 billion it opened the week’s trading to N567.145 at the end of trading on Friday, representing a growth of 12.06%.
The share price equally grew by 12.06% to close at N15.80 per share compared to 14.10 as of the previous week.
FBNH ended its trading session at the weekend at N15.80 per share, recording a 1.9% drop from its previous closing price of N16.10. The group began the year with a share price of N10.90 and has gained 45% on price valuation.
3. GTCO- N76.521 billion
GTCO Plc closed the week with a gain of N76.521 billion in market capitalization, from N824.073 billion the previous week to close at N900.594 billion, accounting for 9.28%.
The share price gained 9.28% to close at N30.60 per share from N28.00 recorded as of the previous week.
GTCO closed its last trading session at N30.60 per share recording a 3.9% drop from its previous closing price of N31.85. Guaranty Trust Holding began the year with a share price of N23.00 and recorded 33% on that price valuation.
4. Stanbic IBTC-N90.698 billion
Stanbic IBTC Plc also enjoyed a profitable week in its equity performance. The group recorded a growth in market capitalization of N90.698 billion to close at N673.763 billion at the close of the week’s trading, from N583.064 billion the previous week.
Stanbic IBTC’s share price appreciated by 15.55% to close the year at N52.00 per share from N45.00 recorded a week after.
Stanbic finished the last trading day of the week at N52.00 per share, posting a 3.7% drop from its previous closing price of N54.00. Stanbic IBTC began the year with a share price of N33.45 and has since achieved 55.5% on the price valuation.
5. Zenith Bank- N94.189 billion
Zenith Bank Plc closed the week with a gain of N94.189 billion in market value, from N879.101 billion the previous week to close at N973.291 billion on Friday.
The share price recorded a gain of 10.71% to close at N31.00 per share from N28.00 recorded as of the previous week.
Zenith Bank closed at N31.00 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 3.3% drop from its previous closing price of N32.05. Zenith began the year with a share price of N24.00 and has since gained 29.2% on the price valuation.
Others include
Access Holdings- N43.431 billion
UBA- N39.329 billion
Fidelity Bank- N33.900 billion
Sterling Bank- N19.289 billion
Jaiz Bank-N14.161 billion
Wema Bank – N9.257 billion
FCMB – N8.119 billion
Unity Bank- N3.506
Union Bank – Flat
What financial analysts are saying
The former President of the Chartered Institute of Brokers (CIS) and the Managing Director of Arthur Steven Asset Management Limited, Mr Olatunde Amolegbe, said the main driver of the Nigerian Banks’ stock appreciation was the beginning of the cleanup programme by the president at the CBN.
He noted that market operators now expect that the reforms in the monetary and forex policy will lead to an inflow of foreign portfolio investment in the market.
“The changes at the CBN will lead to changes in the monetary and forex policies which is expected to increase foreign participation in the market.
“Recall that the previous policies of the CBN had hitherto led to a sharp drop in participation by foreign portfolio investors from 65% in 2015 to less than 10% in 2022. The new reform will lead to an increase in appetite by this class of investors in our market,” he said.
Tajudeen Ibrahim, Director of Research at investment firm Chapel Hill Denham, said:
“Banking index appreciation is a reflection of investor sentiment around a possible clean-up of the sector as indicated by the president.”
The Managing Director of APT Securities and Funds Limited, Mallam Garba Kurfi, noted that the international response to the decision to suspend the apex bank’s chief could have an impact on the domestic market.
He said the direction of the market reflects its response, adding that the action of the acting CBN Governor would also influence the markets going forward.
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Seplat Energy celebrates a decade of Dual Listing with Bell Ringing Ceremony at Nigerian Stock Exchange
[L-R: Mr. Roger Brown, CEO Seplat Energy Plc; Mr. Temi Popoola, Group CEO, Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group; Mr. Udoma Udo Udoma, Board Chairman, Seplat Energy Plc; Mr. Jude Chiemeka, Ag. CEO, NGX; Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman, NGX Group; Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), at the NGX Closing Gong Ceremony to mark a Decade of Listing of Seplat Energy on the NGX and the London Stock Exchange … on Tuesday]
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) reverberated with the jubilant sound of the bell as Seplat Energy PLC, a leading independent indigenous energy company, celebrates a significant milestone – a decade of its dual listing on both the Premium Board of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE). This commemorative event, attended by esteemed representatives from Seplat Energy, the NGX, the Nigeria government, and other institutional partners, marks a decade of strategic partnership and commitment to excellence in the energy sector.
During his speech at the anniversary, Mr. Roger Brown, CEO, Seplat Energy, expressed delight over the feat, reiterating Seplat Energy’s commitment to leading Nigeria’s energy transition, adding that the power of indigenous companies is to bring growth and prosperity to their home countries and the people. “One example of how Seplat Energy is making an enduring difference to Nigeria and host communities where we operate is that nearly $50m had been invested by our Joint Venture partnerships in communities since our inception to date,” Brown said.
“Truly, Seplat Energy has delivered significant value by enhancing strategic, operational and financial achievements in 10 years as a listed company,” he added.
Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil); Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman, NGX Group; ; Mr. Udoma Udo Udoma, Board Chairman, Seplat Energy Plc; Mr. Roger Brown, CEO Seplat Energy; and Mr. Bello Rabiu, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, Seplat Energy, lead other Directors and Management of Seplat Energy, at the NGX Closing Gong Ceremony to mark a Decade of Listing of Seplat Energy on the NGX and the London Stock Exchange … on Tuesday
In his comments, Mr. Temi Popoola, CEO, NGX Group, emphasized the significance of Seplat Energy’s decade of dual listing stating, “If we were to look back to our market and tried to find landmarks, the last major landmark you will find in the last ten years is this transaction that we are celebrating today, and the market is very grateful for that”.
Congratulating Seplat Energy on this milestone, in his welcoming remarks, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, NGX Group Chairman, highlighted the importance of partnerships between the NGX and companies like Seplat Energy in driving economic growth and development stating that “Seplat’s journey symbolises resilience, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, making them a beacon of corporate governance and operational expertise. Seplat Energy has emerged as a leading indigenous energy company, deeply integrated into Nigeria’s economic landscape and the NGX Group remains committed to supporting companies like Seplat Energy as they drive economic growth and contribute to our nation’s prosperity”.
Reflecting on the significance of the decade of dual listing, Mr. Udoma Udo Udoma, Board Chairman, Seplat Energy remarked, “Seplat Energy is committed to driving Nigeria’s transition to sustainable and affordable energy, harnessing its power to improve lives by transforming the economy. We have ambitious goals. We are investing in Nigeria. We will support the federal government’s energy transition policy, and we will partner with FG in whatever area they want us to do so. That is our commitment. We will grow Seplat while also maintaining the highest standard of corporate governance”.
Also commending Seplat Energy on the decade of listing, Jude Chiemeka, Acting CEO, NGX stressed the importance of the capital market in helping companies raise funds and creating wealth for all, stating that “Seplat Energy was listed at 576 Naira at listing and yesterday it closed at 3,370 which is an increase of over 484%. The figures show that in the last 10 years, the company has paid out $575m in dividend payments to shareholders in Nigeria and London where they are also listed, so this company has given investors a huge opportunity to really participate in wealth creation. Reports show that Nigeria would be among the top 20 countries in the next 25 years, and I think Seplat is poised to be one of the institutions driving growth, prosperity, and inclusion in our nation”.
Also gracing the closing gong ceremony was Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), who gave kudos to Seplat Energy on their laudable achievements while also assuring of the Federal Government’s commitment to providing support to the company. “I am happy to be part of today’s celebration and Seplat’s exceptional performance in the last ten years and as Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, I assure that we will partner with Seplat to expand their investments, not only for the benefit of its shareholders, but also for Nigeria. The least the government can do anywhere in the world is to create an environment where companies like Seplat continue to thrive”.
Seplat Energy remains focused on driving value for its shareholders, pursuing strategic acquisitions, and championing sustainable practices in the energy sector, with ongoing projects such as the acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited and the development of the ANOH Gas processing plant. The company’s diversified portfolio, including eight onshore and shallow water assets strategically located in the Niger Delta region, has enabled it to maximize hydrocarbon production while actively contributing to Nigeria’s energy security and economic development.
Seplat Energy’s robust gas portfolio, highlighted by the ANOH Gas processing plant project, underscores its pivotal role in Nigeria’s transition to gas. This aligns with Nigeria’s broader energy goals, promoting cleaner energy sources, reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels and driving a greener and more sustainable energy landscape in Nigeria.
With commitment to corporate governance, corporate citizenship, and making significant corporate social investments, as reflected in its rigorous approach to performance assessment and its investment in community development initiatives, Seplat Energy is poised for continued success in the years to come.
The naira, on Friday, appreciated to N1,280 per dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market.
The current FX rate signifies a 5.19 percent appreciation from the N1,350/$ reported on March 27.
Currency traders in Lagos, also known as bureau de change (BDCs) operators, quoted the buying rate of the greenback at N1,260 and the selling price at N1,280 — leaving a profit margin of N20.
“The price of the dollar as well as other major currencies have been falling. It is affecting our business as some customers prefer to keep their currencies than change it with us,” a currency trader identified as Aliyu told TheCable.
At the official section of the FX market, the local currency depreciated by 0.69 percent to N1,309.39/$ on March 28 — from N1,300.43/$ on March 27.
Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on March 29, said the economy recorded over $1.5 billion in foreign exchange (FX) inflow this month, indicating its monetary policy initiatives are effective.
The apex bank said the naira is headed in the right direction, and the administration of Yemi Cardoso, CBN governor, remains committed to ensuring the stability of the market and the appropriate pricing of the naira against other major currencies worldwide.
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