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Akintunde Oyedokun Research Analyst Oil prices fell on Monday as hopes for diplomatic progress in the Iran conflict eased supply concerns. Brent crude dropped 2.6% to $101.18 a barrel, while WTI fell 2.7% to $97.61. Rising Saudi shipments through the Strait of Hormuz also pressured prices, despite continued tensions in the Middle East. UK Home Asking Prices Rise 0.7% British home asking prices rose 0.7% in the four weeks to September 12, their first increase since May, Rightmove said.

NGX ASI: Nigeria’s All-Share Index The NGX ASI gained 0.14% and closed at 250,156.80 basis points, remaining resilient in its critical zone, above 250,000 basis points. During intraday trading, the index pulled back and regained momentum, closing with a bullish hammer candlestick pattern. This performance suggests continuous bullish momentum. In line with this sentiment, NGX ASI’s volume, momentum, and liquidity remained strong. The banking sector gained 0.68% and closed at 2,658.95 bps.

Market Update For September 21, 2026 The Nigerian equities market sustained its positive momentum on Monday, September 21, 2026, as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) extended its winning streak to eight consecutive trading sessions, supported by renewed buying interest across several stocks Also, Nigeria officially returned to the FTSE Russell Frontier Market status, a major reclassification that marks the end of a three-year absence since the country was downgraded to “Unclassified” status in...

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Bitcoin’s bulls are back in charge, predicts the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations, as the digital asset pushes past $85,000 and tests its highest level since January. The bullish prediction from Nigel Green comes as US spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds attract fresh billions.

The National Pension Commission (PenCom), at the weekend, said Nigeria’s 2004 pension reform has continued to deepen under successive administrations, just as it remains one of the most significant and enduring transformations in the country’s financial sector.

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) at the weekend in Lagos reminded financial journalists of the critical role they play if gains of the banking sector recapitalisation, tax reforms and the fintech revolution are to be sustained, noting that the success or otherwise of economic reforms depends largely on how effective they are communicated to the public.

The Nigerian equities market maintained its bullish run during the week ended September 18, 2026, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) advancing 2.78% to 249,804.56 points. Market capitalisation rose 2.90% to ₦162.157 trillion, while the year-to-date return climbed to 60.53%. The market started the week on a positive note, with the ASI gaining 0.10% on Monday to 243,299.24 points. NGXGROUP led the gainers, while JOHNHOLT recorded the biggest decline.

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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), last week, welcomed 103 newly qualified Authorised Dealing Clerks into its fold following their completion of the NGX’s 15-day Automated Trading System (ATS) Brokers’ Certification Programme. The programme which is part of strengthening professionalism, capacity and ethical standards across Nigeria’s capital market, provides training on market structure, trading procedures, compliance requirements and the operational framework of the Exchange.