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Company NewsAnalysis

Transcorp Hotels Q3 2026 Results: Profit Holds Up, but Cash Flow and Debt Raise Red Flags

Transcorp Hotels reported a mixed set of results for the nine months to September 2026. Profit after tax rose 4.8% to ₦15.54bn and gross margin improved to 76.8%, despite a 2.6% fall in revenue. Beneath the headline, however, Q3 operating profit fell 13.1%, finance costs more than doubled, and the company burned ₦15.93bn from operations. Cash balances rose only because borrowings climbed to ₦54.96bn, while related-party receivables surged to ₦42.77bn. Our analysis looks at what is driving profit, whether the dividend is covered, and the questions investors should ask management.

247Market Editorial19 Oct 2026

Company NewsNews

Zenith Bank H1 2026: Impairment Relief Lifts PBT 1.9%, Dividend Up 20%

Zenith Bank grew H1 2026 profit before tax by 1.9% to ₦637.6bn, but the headline hides a weaker core. Gross earnings fell 24.6%, trading income swung to a loss, and profit after tax dropped 19.1% as the effective tax rate jumped to 32.4%. The Board still lifted the interim dividend 20% to ₦1.50 per share.

247market Editorial14 Oct 2026

Stock Market BasicsGuide

How to Read a Stock Price Table: A Beginner's Guide to the Nigerian Stock Market (NGX)

In most newspapers, you'll find a page displaying stock prices — showing figures like Open, Close, High, Low, Volume, and P/E for the individual stocks covered. These are stock price tables. Some contain more data…

247Market Editorial25 Sept 2026

Market NewsAnalysis

Here're the 31 NGX Stocks on FTSE Frontier Market Index

Nigeria's return to Frontier Market status comes with a bigger list than the headlines suggest. FTSE Russell's September 2026 review adds 31 NGX-listed stocks across Large, Mid and Small Cap tiers — from GTCO and MTN Nigeria at the top, down to newly eligible names like NASCON and Vitafoam — ahead of the September 21 effective date.

Buchi04 Sept 2026

Value InvestingGuide

Value Investing: A Guide for Beginner Investors

Warren Buffett didn't get rich by chasing hot tips — he got rich by buying great companies for less than they're worth, then waiting. That same strategy, value investing, is quietly working for patient investors on the NGX right now. In this beginner's guide, we break down what value investing actually means, why Nigeria's market inefficiencies make it a smart approach here, and the exact steps to start spotting undervalued stocks — without needing an accounting degree.

Buchi03 Sept 2026

Stock Market BasicsArticle

10 Stocks to Watch As Nigeria Returns to Frontier Market Category

Nigeria's return to the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index takes effect on September 21, 2026 — reopening the door to funds locked out since 2023. From GTCO and Zenith Bank to Dangote Cement and Aradel Holdings, we break down the stocks best positioned to benefit and what the reclassification really means for market liquidity.

Buchi31 Aug 2026

Dividend InvestingAnalysis

Top 10 Dividend-Paying Companies in Nigeria - NGX Stocks that Reward Investors

Discover the Top 10 Dividend-Paying Companies in Nigeria based on FY2025 performance. We analyse interim and final dividends paid by leading companies on the Nigerian Exchange, calculate their dividend yields, and examine their dividend history and consistency. From GTCO and Zenith Bank to Dangote Cement, BUA Foods, Presco and Okomu Oil, see the companies that demonstrated a strong commitment to rewarding shareholders and why they may interest investors seeking reliable dividend income.

247Market Editorial19 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