Nigeria’s Federal Government, Sub-Nationals in Fiscal Crisis?

Nigeria’s Federal Government, Sub-Nationals in Fiscal Crisis?

Lagos, Nigeria (Capital Market in Africa) — The lower crude oil receipts accruing to government – stemming from the fall in crude oil prices and global supply glut — has significantly put a strain on public finances. Monthly oil revenue accruing to all tiers of government dropped by 54.1% Y-o-Y to N286.2bn in April 2015 relative to N622.9bn in April 2014, the lowest level in over two years. Consequently, FAAC allocation to Sub-National governments has…

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Fitch Ratings Assigns Egypt ‘B’ rating for the new US$1.5bn 2025 Bond

Fitch Ratings Assigns Egypt ‘B’ rating for the new US$1.5bn 2025 Bond

Cairo, Egypt (Capital Markets in Africa):- Fitch Ratings has assigned Egypt’s US$1.5bn global bond maturing 11 June 2025 a ‘B’ rating. The bonds have a coupon rate of 5.875%. The proceeds will be used for the general budgetary purposes of the government. According to Fitch, the rating is in line with Egypt’s Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘B’ with a Stable Outlook and would be sensitive to changes in Egypt’s Long-term foreign…

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Nigeria auctioned 60 billion naira bonds on Wednesday

Nigeria auctioned 60 billion naira bonds on Wednesday

Lagos, Nigeria (Capital Markets in Africa):- Bond auction worth N60.0bn for the month of May held on Wednesday for the re-opening of FEB 2020, MAR 2024 and JULY 2034 instruments at N20.0bn. The short, medium and long term bonds re-opened were all oversubscribed with the total N60bn fully allotted. Relative to the auction held in April, marginal rates at the primary market auction on Wednesday fell across tenors on offer. The FEB 2020, MAR 2024…

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Nigeria Market Watch: Week Ending 15th May, 2015

Nigeria Market Watch: Week Ending 15th May, 2015

Weekly Equities Market Review and Outlook After posting marginal losses on all trading days in the previous week, the All Share Index (ASI) showed mixed performances this week. Though the index recorded declines on the first two trading days this week, the equities market closed the week positive (+0.1%) W-o-W as bargain hunting positioning drove the index northwards in the last three trading days of the week. Market capitalization also added N18.6bn W-o-W to settle…

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Nigeria Market Watch: Week Ended 8th May, 2015

Nigeria Market Watch: Week Ended 8th May, 2015

Nigerian Stock Market Weekly Summary and Outlook The Nigerian Stock Market sustained a downward trend throughout the week. NSE ASI closed the week at 0.8% lower compared to previous week’s return, hence index level berthed at 34,388.12 points despite the streams of quarterly results that were released. Likewise, YTD return swung back negative, settling at 0.8%. Market activity however improved as total volume for the week rose 35.5% W-o-W to 1.6bn units while value traded…

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Nigeria Market Watch: Week Ended 30th April, 2015

Nigeria Market Watch: Week Ended 30th April, 2015

Weekly Equities Market Review and Outlook The Nigerian Stock Market traded predominately in the red save for the last trading day this week erasing previous losses. The streams of positive quarterly results that were released gradually boosted investors’ sentiment most especially on Thursday (+1.9%). As a result, the NSE-ASI advanced 0.6% WTD settling at 34,708.11 points at the close of trade this week. Likewise MTD and YTD swung positive at 9.3% and 0.1% respectively. On…

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Nigeria Capital Market: Week Ended 24th April, 2015

Nigeria Capital Market: Week Ended 24th April, 2015

Nigerian Stock Market Weekly Summary and Outlook The market continued to trade sideways this week as investors treaded more cautiously. The NSE ASI shed 1.5% W-o-W settling at 34,485.72 at the close of trade on Friday. Nevertheless, MtD return closed positive at 8.6% although YtD was negative at 0.5%. Following the course of the benchmark index, aggregate market capitalization declined N779.1bn W-o-W and closed at N11.7tn. Market activity was mixed with the aggregate volume of…

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