Category : Stock Market


MTN Leads as Nigerian Stock Market Gains N21 Billion

The Nigerian equities market closed bullish on Thursday, March 26, 2026, with investors gaining N21 billion as MTN Nigeria led value trades. The All-Share Index rose 0.02% to 200,957.9 points, driven by selective buying in key sectors.

Stock Market Investors Gain N141 Billion in One Day

The Nigerian stock market extended its gains with a 0.11% rise, adding N141 billion to market capitalization. Legend Internet, Zichis Agro, and Premier Paints led the rally while Fidson Healthcare and Austinlaz topped losers.

NGXASI Rises 0.85% as Nigerian Stock Market Bounces Back

The Nigerian equities market closed bullish on Tuesday, with the All-Share Index advancing 0.85% to 200,705.88 points. Market capitalisation increased to N128.84 trillion as Airtel Africa, GTCO, and other blue-chip stocks drove the rally.

SEC Gives Operators 6 Weeks for Recapitalisation Plans

The Securities and Exchange Commission has mandated capital market operators to submit board-approved recapitalisation or licence downgrade plans within six weeks. Failure to comply may result in sanctions including licence restrictions.

NGX: Investors' Wealth Dips by N1.4 Trillion

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) started the week with a significant downturn, as investors' wealth declined by N1.376 trillion amid losses in key stocks like MTN Nigeria and GTCO.

Nigerian-US Partnership for Capital Market Risk Management

The Nigerian Capital Market Institute and American Institute of CPAs have partnered to provide Nigerian capital market operators with access to COSO's internal control and enterprise risk management certificate programmes, enhancing governance and fraud p

NGX ASI Hits 200,000 Points, N2 Trillion Gain

Nigeria's stock market soared as the All-Share Index crossed 200,000 points, with investors gaining nearly N2 trillion in a day, driven by strong demand and broad-based sector gains.

Lagos Commuter Appeals for More BRT Buses

A Lagos resident has publicly appealed to the state government to increase the number of BRT buses, citing daily struggles due to insufficient public transport.

NGX Gains N221bn as Market Closes Positive on Thursday

The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Thursday with a N221 billion gain in market capitalization. The All-Share Index rose 0.18% to 196,807.15 points, while Eterna Oil & Gas led gainers and Lotus Halogen topped decliners.

Nigerian Stock Market Gains 0.57% in Bullish Session

The Nigerian equities market continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, with the All-Share Index rising 0.57% to 196,621.96 points. Market capitalisation increased by N710.97 billion, driven by strong buying interest across major counters.

NGX Loses N1.4 Trillion in One Week as Market Declines

The Nigerian Exchange Limited closed the final week of February 2026 on a bearish note, with market capitalisation shedding N1.4 trillion. Financial Services stocks led trading activity, while key equities like Zenith Bank and Japaul Gold saw significant

Stock Market Loses N514bn as Bearish Trend Continues

The Nigerian equities market sustained its bearish momentum for the second consecutive session, wiping N514 billion off investors' wealth. The All-Share Index fell 0.41% as profit-taking hit banking, consumer goods, and oil and gas stocks.

Stock Markets Hit Record Highs on Easing AI Concerns

Stock markets across Asia and Europe reached unprecedented levels on Wednesday as investor fears about artificial intelligence overvaluation subsided. Positive corporate earnings and a calming presentation from AI firm Anthropic boosted technology shares.

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