Nigerian Exchange Limited
Stocks Rally: NGX gains N263bn at week start
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) started the new trading week on a strong note, gaining N263 billion in market capitalisation as investors increased positions in key consumer goods and insurance stocks. Notable performers included PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc and University Press Plc, driving optimism in the equities market. At the close of trading on Monday, the […]
Market Cap dips to N88.9tn amid persistent bearish trend
The Nigerian equities market experienced a notable setback on Thursday, as bearish trading sentiments erased N438 billion from investors’ wealth, dragging the Nigerian Exchange Limited’s (NGX) total market capitalisation down to N88.9 trillion by the close of the session. Analysts have attributed the downturn to profit-taking in large-cap stocks and sustained sell-offs across key sectors, […]
NGX Index Rises 0.5% as BUA Cement Drives Market Gains
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) extended its bullish trend on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, as the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 0.5% to close at 144,796.37 points, driven primarily by a strong performance from BUA Cement Plc, among other large-cap stocks. This upward momentum also boosted the total market capitalisation by ₦459 billion, bringing it […]
Equity Trading Jumps 120%, Hits N779bn on NGX
The Nigerian stock market witnessed a remarkable surge in trading activity in June 2025, with total equity transactions reaching N778.65 billion, representing a 120 per cent year-on-year increase compared to N354.55 billion recorded in June 2024. This significant growth underscores renewed investor confidence, driven largely by increased participation from domestic institutional investors. According to data […]
Stock Market Adds N259bn as NGX Opens Strong on Day Two
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) witnessed a significant rally on Tuesday, June 4, 2025, as bullish investor sentiment propelled the market capitalisation to a fresh high of N70.9 trillion, marking a N259 billion increase from the previous day’s close. This positive momentum on the second trading day of the week signals sustained confidence in Nigerian […]
Foreign Transactions on NGX Plunge 91% to N63 Billion
Foreign portfolio investments on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) experienced a dramatic decline of 90.99% in April 2025, falling sharply to N63.07 billion from N699.89 billion recorded in March, according to the latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment report released by NGX. This significant drop highlights a sudden pullback in foreign investor activity after a […]
NGX Continues Bullish Trend, Investors Gain N307bn
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) continued its impressive bullish performance on Monday, with investors gaining N307 billion in market value, reflecting an optimistic outlook and heightened investor confidence in the stock market. This surge marked a significant uptick, with the market capitalization rising to N56.52 trillion from N56.21 trillion recorded at the end of the […]