Money Monday- Nigeria Liquidity Surge Meets Global Energy Tensions as Capital Raising and Policy Shifts Shape Market Direction
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Market Overview
Good evening and welcome to today’s market update, where Nigeria’s financial landscape is driven by strong liquidity injections, aggressive corporate capital raises, and structural market reforms. At the same time, rising global energy tensions and supply disruptions are fueling inflation risks and commodity volatility across key markets. In this edition, we unpack how domestic policy moves and global macro pressures are converging to shape investor sentiment and asset allocation.
Nigerian News & Market Update
CBN to Auction Nigerian Treasury Bills Totalling ₦750billion:
The Central Bank of Nigeria plans to auction ₦750billion in treasury bills across 91-, 182-, and 364-day tenors, with strong investor demand expected to drive oversubscription. - Dmarketforces
Lasaco Insurance Targets Expansion with ₦18.47billion Tradable Rights Issue:
Lasaco Assurance Plc plans to raise ₦18.47billion through a tradable rights issue to strengthen capital and drive business expansion. - Leadership
AccessARM Pensions Eyes Early Recapitalisation Compliance:
AccessARM Pensions Limited plans to meet recapitalisation requirements early using internal funds, while positioning for industry consolidation and more active investment strategies. - Leadership
Nigeria’s crude oil output rises to 1.38 million bpd in March – OPEC:
Nigeria’s crude oil production rose by 5.25% to 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd) in March 2026, maintaining its status as Africa's top producer despite remaining below its 1.5 million bpd OPEC quota. - BusinessDay
Dangote Sugar plans ₦500 billion rights issue:
Dangote Sugar has received shareholder approval to launch a ₦500 billion rights issue aimed at addressing its ₦791.8 billion in current liabilities and strengthening its financial position. - PremiumTimes
New dawn for investors as NGX extends market hours to 4:00 p.m:
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) will extend daily trading hours to 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. beginning April 27, 2026, aiming to enhance market liquidity and alignment with global standards. Read the full story at P.M. News. - PMNewsNigeria
Nigeria Sectoral Indices Performance
The table below shows that the Nigerian market is exhibiting strong bullish momentum, headlined by the NGX Oil/Gas sector's near-doubling in value year-to-date and the Banking Index leading daily gains at 2.56%. While most sectors reflect robust double-digit annual returns, the Insurance Index remains the outlier, struggling with negative monthly performance despite the broader rally. Overall, the NSE ASI’s 40.17% YTD growth signals high investor confidence as the exchange prepares for its strategic shift to extended trading hours.
Corporate Action
Fixed Income (FGN Bonds)
Global News & Market Update
Doubts over talks between Iran and U.S. after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz:
High-level peace negotiations in Islamabad between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal after 21 hours of talks, as both sides failed to reach an agreement on nuclear restrictions and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. - CBCNews
Canada’s annual CPI rises to 2.4% as Iran war drives up gasoline costs:
Canada’s annual inflation rate increased to 2.4% in March, driven by a surge in gasoline costs related to the conflict in Iran. - Reuters
Congo peace project plans first gold exports in September from restive east, founder says:
UK-based social enterprise PeaceGold plans to begin formal, conflict-reducing gold exports from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by September, aiming to export up to 50kg monthly while supporting local artisanal cooperatives. - Reuters
Zambia’s copper smelters plan extended shutdowns, squeezing output and chemical supplies:
Zambia's major copper smelters are planning extended maintenance shutdowns, which are expected to tighten copper output and constrain regional supplies of sulphuric acid used in processing. These outages, combined with disruptions from the Iran war, are impacting production in Zambia and neighboring Congo. - Reuters
Austria releases first batch of oil reserves under IEA plan:
Austria has begun releasing the first batch of its strategic crude oil reserves, amounting to 56,000 tonnes in the initial phase, as part of a coordinated International Energy Agency (IEA) plan to stabilize markets amid the Iran war. - Reuters
USA Rare Earth to acquire Brazil’s Serra Verde for $2.8 billion:
USA Rare Earth is acquiring Brazilian miner Serra Verde for $2.8 billion to secure a reliable supply of heavy rare earths for its magnet-making strategy. - Reuters
Russia values seized stake in gold producer UGC at $1.9 billion ahead of auction in May:
Russia is auctioning a seized 67.2% stake in gold producer UGC for $1.85 billion (140.4 billion roubles) in early May. - Reuters
Algeria launches oil and gas licensing round to boost output:
Algeria has launched the "Algeria Bid Round 2026," offering seven oil and gas exploration blocks to attract foreign investment and boost production. The bidding process runs from June 1, 2026, with submissions due on November 26 and contracts to be signed in January 2027 - Reuters
Brazil’s Novonor signs deal to sell controlling stake in Braskem to IG4:
Novonor is selling its controlling stake in petrochemical firm Braskem to the IG4-advised Shine I fund, with Petrobras currently evaluating its waiver rights. - Reuters
Indices, Commodities & Currencies
The table below depicts that the Global equity indices are trading broadly lower, led by a -1.34% drop in the Nikkei 225, while energy markets show significant strength with Brent crude rising over 5% to $95.03. Precious and industrial metals, including Gold and Copper, are under pressure, contrasting with a generally stable currency market where the USD remains at 98.2. Overall, the data reflects a "risk-off" sentiment in stocks paired with a sharp rally in the energy sector, likely influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Fixed Income (USA Bonds)
Conclusion
Looking ahead, elevated system liquidity from treasury bill auctions and ongoing rights issues may support short-term market activity, but could also keep yields volatile. Globally, persistent geopolitical risks particularly in energy markets are likely to sustain inflationary pressures and cautious investor positioning. Investors should remain selective, focusing on fundamentally strong companies while closely monitoring interest rate trends and global commodity movements.
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