Nigeria’s Financial Market Hotlist: 5 Big Moves You Shouldn’t Miss This Week

By Francis Obinna Eyisi | August 31, 2025

This week in Nigeria’s financial markets, money is moving, banks are raising, and investors are watching rates like hawks. From bonds to rights issues, here are five major plays shaping the market — and what they could mean for your pocket.

Federal Government Bonds: Bigger Yields, Bigger Moves

Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) hit the market with N200bn in FGN bonds — and investors didn’t hold back, oversubscribing with N268.17bn.

The April 2030 bond cleared at 18% yield (a sharp jump from 15.9%).

The new June 2032 bond settled at 17.95%.

Translation: investors now demand higher returns to lend to government — and that sets the tone for borrowing costs across the economy.

Industrial & Medical Gases: A Rights Issue Play

Industrial & Medical Gases Nigeria Plc is inviting shareholders to grab more skin in the game.

199.8m shares at N32 each are up for grabs.

Offer closes October 2, 2025.

If you’re already invested, this is a chance to double down before the company shifts gears.

FCMB Reloads with Fresh Equity

FCMB Group Plc is gearing up for an equity capital raise after shareholder approval last December.

Expect details soon, but this move shows how banks are racing to meet the CBN recapitalisation directive.

UBA’s Mega Rights Issue: N400bn Shelf in Motion

UBA Plc is deep in its N400bn equity raise programme — with the second tranche now live.

3.16bn shares at N50 each.

Offer closes September 5, 2025.

If you’re a UBA shareholder, it’s decision time: buy in and back Africa’s global bank, or sit this one out.

Sterling Bank in the Spotlight

Word on the street? Sterling Bank could be next with a public offer this month.

With recapitalisation deadlines looming, analysts are watching closely. Could Sterling make the boldest move yet?

The Bottom Line:
From government bonds pushing yields higher, to banks hustling for new capital, Nigeria’s markets are buzzing with opportunities — and risks. For investors, the question is simple: where do you want your money working hardest?

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