By Ukpono Ukpong In his capacity as Minister of Petroleum Resources, and consonance with the country’s drive for Foreign Direct Investment in the energy sector, President Muhammadu Buhari has consented to the acquisition of Exxon Mobil shares in the United States of America by Seplat Energy
Trading activities on the nation’s bourse advanced further by N66 billion to extend gaining streak to two consecutive sessions. The price rally was driven by gains posted by Seplat and 26 other equities. Specifically, the All-Share Index gained 125.70 points or 0.31 per cent to close at 40,590.85 from 40,465.15 achieved on Wednesday. Also, the […]
The chairman, Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, A.B.C. Orjiako has said the Nigerian independent oil and gas company remained a resilient business that generates significant free cash flow from a low-cost production base. He stated that the company is focused on delivering shareholder returns through regular dividend distributions and capital growth. The Seplat
…as govt solicits for more support from corporate bodies, others The Edo State Deputy Governor and Chairman, Edo State Response Committee on COVID-19, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has tasked corporate bodies and public-spirited individuals, to support the state government’s initiatives in checking the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. Shaibu
Temitope Adebayo The equities market segment of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) ended Monday’s trading session in negative territory, as the All-Share Index closed at 27,691.85 basis points, against 27,800.17 achieved on Friday, which represented a 0.39 per cent decline. Similarly, investors lost N52 billion in values as the market capitalisation closed lower at N13.472
Motolani Oseni The All-Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday reached an all-time low of 27,864.49 due to selling pressure in Seplat, MTN Nigeria and 17 other equities. The equities market index lost 178.31 points or 0.64 per cent to close lower at 27,864.49 against 28,042.80 achieved the previous day. Similarly, the […]
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc directors have proposed the payment of an interim dividend of N9bn which represents NGN15 (US$D 0.05) per fully paid ordinary share, as against none proposed for 2017. The company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange, announced this on Monday when it released its un-audited first […]
Seplat oil development company plc has shown strong recovery in profitability as Q4 sales rose by 318% y/y to US$174m while Q4 PBT of US$46m compares with a loss before tax of -US$85m in Q4 2016; tax credit of US$224m provided significant boost to profitability The result to a large extent, reflected positives from undisrupted […]
The Nigerian Equities market continued on a positive on Tuesday as strategic positioning by investors ahead of third quarter 2016 financials releases prevailed. The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All Share Index (ASI) thus recorded an increase of 0.39 percent to 28,034.32 points from opening figure of 27,925.00 points. The day’s performance reduced the year to […]