Nigeria's stock market emerges as Africa's top performer in dollar terms with 34.39% return, nearing N126 trillion market cap as investor confidence surges amid currency stability and policy reforms.
The Nigerian equities market continued its bullish momentum on Monday, with the All-Share Index advancing 0.65% to close at 196,263.55 points. Investors gained N804.56 billion as insurance, oil & gas, and consumer goods stocks drove market performance.
The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish momentum on Thursday, with the All-Share Index rising 1.40% as investors gained N1.71 trillion. Banking, consumer goods, and industrial stocks led the rally.
Nigerian equities rank second globally for dollar returns in 2026, surging 31% as market capitalization climbs to $84 billion. The naira's 7% gain against the dollar fuels investor confidence and foreign participation.
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The Nigerian Exchange recorded a significant trading volume of 4.652 billion shares worth N193.326 billion in one week, with the All-Share Index gaining 6.16%. Financial services led the activity, while Zichis Agro Allied topped the gainers list.
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Nigeria's SEC has identified five unregistered platforms operating as Ponzi schemes, warning investors about unrealistic returns and urging verification before investing.
The Nigerian stock market closed the week positively with a 3.84% gain, driven by strong performance in Financial Services and ICT sectors. Market capitalization rose by N4.13 trillion to N110.235 trillion.
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Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission has delisted over 400,000 non-compliant companies while implementing a complete digital registration system to enhance business operations.
Nigerian equities market extended its bullish run with investors' wealth rising by N1.27 trillion as benchmark index gained 1.18%. Seplat Energy led gainers while Access Holdings dominated trading activity.
The Nigerian stock market advanced 0.31% on Tuesday as banking and industrial stocks drove gains. First Bank bounced back strongly while market capitalization increased by N333 billion.
The Nigerian Exchange ended the week with mixed performance as investors traded 3.087 billion shares worth N81.505 billion. Financial Services led sector activity while market capitalization appreciated by 0.18%.
Nigeria's four richest men saw their wealth surge by N11.21 trillion through stock market gains in 2025, with Abdul Samad Rabiu leading with N9.23 trillion increase.
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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has raised his stake in First HoldCo Plc to 18.12%, acquiring 8.02 billion shares as the company's issued capital grows to 44.45 billion shares.
The Nigerian stock market reversed its previous day's decline, with market capitalization rising by N232 billion despite a drop in trading volume and turnover on Thursday.
The Nigerian stock market closed in negative territory on Wednesday with the NGX All-Share Index falling 0.33%. Investor wealth declined by over N351 billion as sell pressure dominated trading.
The Nigerian stock market closed bullish on Tuesday with the All-Share Index rising 0.12% to 165,713.82 points. Market capitalization increased by N125.65 billion to N106.09 trillion amid positive sentiment.
The Nigerian Exchange started the week with a marginal gain of N3.45 billion, with Nigeria Police Microfinance Bank and Morison Industries leading gainers while May & Baker topped decliners.
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The Nigerian equities market concluded the trading week on a bearish note, with the All-Share Index and market capitalisation both recording declines. While Financial Services dominated activity, select sectors like Oil & Gas posted gains amid overall mar
The Nigerian equities market closed higher on Friday with investors gaining N73.50 billion as the NGX All-Share Index rose by 0.07% to 165,512.18 points.
The Nigerian stock market ended Thursday's trading session in negative territory, with the All-Share Index dropping 0.52% as investors took profits in cement, oil and gas, and banking sectors.
The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Tuesday with market capitalization increasing by N93.48 billion. The NGX All-Share Index rose 0.09% as gainers outnumbered losers with 39 advancing stocks.
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully raised N900 billion through the Debt Management Office's offering of high-yield FGN bonds to investors, aimed at funding infrastructure and economic projects.
Nigeria's top three listed brewers recorded combined revenue exceeding N1.54 trillion in the first nine months of 2025, demonstrating remarkable sector resilience despite economic pressures.
The Nigerian Exchange closed the week higher, with the All-Share Index rising 2.36% to 166,129.50 points. Discover the top gainers and key drivers behind the N106.35 trillion market performance.
Renaissance Capital Africa names Zenith Bank its top conviction stock, citing a cleaner balance sheet and strong dividend outlook. The research firm upgraded its target price by 96%. Discover the full analysis.
Nigeria's SEC has significantly increased minimum capital requirements for capital market operators, including issuing houses and trustees, with a June 2027 deadline. Learn the new thresholds and what it means for market stability.
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