News Central, Nairametrics to launch stock market show

News Central Television (TV) has announced a partnership with Nairametrics, a financial literacy and advocacy platform, to launch a stock market show.

In a statement on Wednesday, News Central said the show, called ‘MarketPulse, is designed to provide viewers with comprehensive coverage of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group.

The media firm said the programme would offer “in-depth analysis and updates” on key activities within the Nigerian financial landscape.

The media house said the show would also extend its focus to selected African markets and notable stock exchanges worldwide, ensuring viewers are well-informed about global financial trends.

“The show provides viewers with multi-layered discussions into the state of the Nigerian exchange and current happenings. Using data driven insights, MarketPulse is the cornerstone for investor education and financial literacy,” News Central said.

To introduce the programme, the News Central team led by Kayode Akintemi, managing director, and Rosemary Egabor-Afolahan, director of commercial and communications, along with Ugodre Obi-Chukwuka, chief executive officer (CEO) of Nairametrics, paid a courtesy visit to the NGX Group, where they were received by Temi Popoola, the bourse CEO.

Commenting on the new collaboration, the CEO of Nairametrics, said the company’s mission has consistently been to foster wealth creation through the dissemination of information, adding that the capital markets represent one of the most potent avenues for wealth generation worldwide.

“This is why we are deeply committed to providing comprehensive and insightful coverage in this critical area,” Obi-Chukwuka said.

“Our partnership with News Central combines cutting-edge technology, modern journalism, and data-driven financial insights, ensuring that our content is not only reliable but also actionable.

“Together, we aim to deliver the most up-to-date and relevant financial news to help our audience make informed investment decisions.”

The managing director of News Central described the partnership as a significant milestone, saying it would bring immense contribution to the African market.

“News Central’s core focus is to drive solutions journalism and community engagement in our nation,” Akintemi said.

“This partnership is a milestone not only because of the numerous potential that both parties bring to the table but because of the immense contribution that this will bring to the African market.

“Market Pulse will be a show that shapes the business reporting and provides viewers and stakeholders with information and insight that will be unmatched anywhere else.”

MarketPulse debuted on July 15 and the show airs every weekday at 4pm on NewsCentral TV.

The programme is said to leverage NewsCentral’s broadcast reach and Nairametrics’ financial expertise to create a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Nigerian and global financial landscape.