MSCI Inc. , a leading provider of investment decision support tools worldwide, and The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), the stock exchange servicing the largest economy in Africa, yesterday announced a strategic co-operation agreement to develop and market a co-branded family of indexes for the Nigerian equity markets.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced the appointment of Chapel Hill Denham Securities Limited (CHDS) as one of its Primary Market Makers. The appointment of CHDS follows the resignation of WSTC Financial Services Limited, one of ten Primary Market Makers appointed in September 2012.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGSE), on Thursday, January 14, 2015, admitted 7,600,403,900 ordinary shares of Transcorp Hotels Plc at N10 per share on its Daily Official List. This is the first company to be listed on The NSE this year.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), South Africa and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) are forging a new partnership that will lead to more opportunities for investors and companies in the African capital markets. The partnership, according to the Exchanges, will strengthen other African economy.