The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, June 1, 2017, organised a media launch for X-Academy, a knowledge-platform designed to provide education services to individuals for better understanding of various aspects of the capital markets.

Zenith Bank Plc (NGSE: ZENITHBANK) has issued a five-year senior unsecured benchmark Eurobond of $500 million on the Irish Stock Exchange, which has broken new grounds with an oversubscription of more than 400%.

The United Bank for Africa Plc (NGSE: UBA) on Tuesday notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the investing public of its intention to launch a $500 million senior unsecured medium term debt notes.

Moody's Investors Service is maintaining its stable outlook on the Nigerian banking system, reflecting the rating agency's view that acute foreign-currency shortages will gradually ease, though loan risks will remain high.