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As of August 1, 2025, the ten largest African companies on the LSE had a combined market cap of £29.6bn, dominated by four South African firms, followed by two Nigerian and one each from Egypt and Kenya, with the remaining headquartered in London but operating heavily in Africa.
The NGX lost 0.77% last week, but insurance and growth stocks soared, delivering gains above 30%. Smart money rotated into defensive and high-beta plays.
NGX rallied as ASI rose 3.18% to 145,754.91 and market cap hit ₦92.2trn. Turnover swelled to 8.74bn shares as investors rotated into insurers (+41%) while banks cooled. Breadth improved to 66 gainers vs 41 losers—momentum into 11 Aug looks constructive.
According to the CBK, the mobile bond system must be able to handle at least 40 million transactions simultaneously and be accessible round the clock via USSD, mobile apps, and the web.
BUA Foods has surged to the top of the Nigerian stock market, becoming the most valuable listed company with a market capitalisation of ₦10.4 trillion ($6.78 billion). The milestone follows an 8.7% rise in its share price to ₦574.9, propelling it past MTN Nigeria
NGX bulls roared last week: All-Share Index +5.07 % to 141,263 pts, market cap ₦89.4 trn. Turnover jumped 33% to ₦149.8 billion as industrials & growth stocks led. Breadth solid (54 gainers vs 49 losers). Eyes on the 145k mark this week.
Although slightly the delayed, the shift remains a critical step in widening Kenya’s financial inclusion as it eliminates the long-standing rule requiring investors to buy shares in lots of 100.
Please read our full report for the last trading week of July 2025. See what happened last week and our recommendation for this week.
Find all licensed stockbrokers in Nigeria for 2025. Choose wisely with our complete list, top picks, and tips for opening a trading account.
Read our stock market analysis for the week ended July 18th, 2025. We also show you what to look out for in week 4 of July 2025.
The Nigerian stock market has soared past 120,000 points and isn’t slowing down — now valued at $53.3 billion as of July 16, 2025 , even amid inflation, FX strain, and global volatility. So, what’s behind the momentum?
According to the regulator, the latest approvals come amid strong investor confidence and rising appetite for diversified investment options, including offshore and foreign currency-denominated funds.
This is my comprehensive Nigerian stock market report for week 3 of July 2025. We look at what moved the market last week and what to look forward to this week.
Read our complete analysis of the NGX stock market here. We break down what happened last week and what to expect this week of trading.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $400,000 grant to bolster Ethiopia’s nascent capital market ecosystem.
If you have high liquidity sitting in banks, the Sukuk bond is a risk-free, tax-exempt investment worth considering. Here’s a guide to help you understand how it works
The All-Share Index jumped 2.35% in five days. Trading volume nearly doubled to 3.566 billion shares. Financial services stocks dominated with 60.73% of all trading. Find out more in Week 3’s report
With the exchange still in its infancy, each new listing plays a critical role in testing the market’s infrastructure and building investor confidence—steps that Ethiopia’s economic reform agenda increasingly depends on.
With domestic liquidity at a record high, the Southern African nation is banking on a combination of internal borrowing, its large sinking fund and syndicated loans to manage the repayment without returning fully to international markets.
According to the latest NGX report, Nigeria’s top-ten brokers in May, transacted $280.05 million in value, and 13.61 billion shares, representing 62.29%, and 50.23% respective share of all broker’s input on the NGX.