MTN leads NGX with N2.99 trln revenue as ASI rises 0.23%
The NGX ASI closed at 1,879.66, up 0.225% on August 12, while NGXGROUP fell 2.8% over 5 days, according to analyst notes. MTN Nigeria drove the flow with H1 revenue of N2.99 trillion, CAPEX of N1.63 trillion and a diesel bill highlighted within a N3 trillion cost narrative, according to Brand Communicator, Punch Newspapers and Business News Nigeria. The company is still awaiting CBN approval to complete the sale of a 60% fintech stake, while fintech revenue fell 7% after lending rules, according to Business Post Nigeria and The Guardian Nigeria. Elsewhere, BUA Cement wants to add 3mmtpa through 1 greenfield plant and 1 brownfield project, reports LEADERSHIP, while the NGX listed Lasaco Assurance's rights issue and Dangote Refinery could pursue a secondary listing tied to a $5 billion IPO, according to the market bulletin and Financial Nigeria.
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