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NAICOM Revokes Universal Insurance License: N13.6 Billion Shareholder Value at Risk

Universal Insurance Plc faces a major crisis after NAICOM revoked its operating licence over failure to meet the required minimum capital threshold. The action has triggered the insurer’s winding-up process and put about ₦13.6 billion in shareholder value at risk, raising fresh concerns about the risks investors face in Nigeria’s insurance recapitalisation exercise.

247Market Editorial19 Aug 2026

Market NewsNews

Profit-Taking Drags NGX Lower, Erases ₦544.5bn

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed lower on Tuesday as continued profit-taking weighed on investor sentiment. The All-Share Index fell 0.35% to 241,611.23, while market capitalisation declined by ₦544.5 billion to ₦155.97 trillion. Market breadth remained negative, with 41 stocks declining against 23 gainers.

247Market Editorial18 Aug 2026

Market NewsNews

NGX Delays New Pricing Rules, Raising Questions for High-Priced Stocks

The NGX has postponed its revised equity pricing methodology, originally scheduled to take effect on August 17, 2026, but says implementation could still happen before month-end. The new framework will significantly reduce the volume required to move prices of high-value stocks, potentially improving price discovery while increasing short-term volatility. This analysis examines what the changes mean for investors, premium-priced stocks, liquidity, market manipulation and portfolio strategy as the market prepares for a new era of price sensitivity.

Internal17 Aug 2026

Nigerian EconomyAnalysis

Making Sense of Nigeria's Disinflation Paradox

Nigeria’s inflation is easing, the naira is more stable, interest rates are falling, and economic growth is improving. Yet many households and businesses continue to struggle with high living costs. This apparent contradiction is explained by one crucial distinction: disinflation is not deflation. Prices are still rising, only more slowly. This article explores why macroeconomic recovery has not yet translated into everyday financial relief and provides practical strategies for individuals, households, small businesses and investors to protect purchasing power, manage risk and position themselves for opportunities in Nigeria’s evolving economic environment.

247Market Editorial16 Aug 2026

Market NewsNews

Nigeria Stock Market Report: NGX Falls 1.20% as Profit-Taking Weighs on Equities

Nigeria’s stock market fell 1.1% during the week ended August 14, as profit-taking weighed on major sectors and pushed the NGX All-Share Index to 242,619.2 points. Despite the pullback, the index remains up 55.9% year-to-date. Trading activity strengthened significantly, while the naira gained against the dollar and external reserves rose to $52.3 billion. This weekly market review examines NGX performance, sector movements, top gainers and losers, money-market conditions, fixed-income trends, oil prices and the key factors likely to shape the market in the coming week.

247market Editorial15 Aug 2026

Stock Market BasicsGuide

How to Start Investing In the Nigerian Stock Market

A practical, start-to-finish roadmap for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora as well as foreign investors who want real exposure to Africa's most dynamic equity market.

Buchi12 Aug 2026

InvestingArticle

12 Common Investing Mistakes You Are Making And How to Avoid Them

From Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) to ignoring diversification, here are the most common investing mistakes beginner investors make, even some with experience — and practical, actionable ways to avoid every one of them.

Buchi11 Aug 2026

Mutual FundsGuide

How to Invest in Mutual Funds in Nigeria: The Complete Beginner-to-Advanced Guide

If you've typed "how to invest in mutual funds in Nigeria," "best mutual funds Nigeria," or "how do mutual funds work" into a search bar, this guide is built to answer all of it in one place.

Buchi11 Aug 2026