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Market capitalisation fell by ₦262 billion to ₦162.842 trillion.
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ASI declined by 403.40 points to 250,808.27.
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AIICO and TRANSEXPR led 26 gainers with 10.00 percent gains each, while PZ topped 26 decliners with a 9.91 percent decline.
October 2, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed Friday’s session on a bearish note, as market capitalisation fell by ₦262 billion from ₦163.104 trillion at the opening to ₦162.842 trillion at the close.
The All-Share Index (ASI) also declined by 403.40 points, opening at 251,211.67 and closing at 250,808.27.
Market breadth was evenly matched, with 26 equities recording price gains and another 26 stocks closing lower.
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On Gainers’ Chart;
AIICO surged 10.00 percent (₦3.80 to ₦4.18).
TRANSEXPR surged 10.00 percent (₦2.70 to ₦2.97).
LIVESTOCK rallied 9.88 percent (₦8.10 to ₦8.90).
LIVINGTRUST jumped 9.87 percent (₦3.14 to ₦3.45).
ABCTRANS soared 9.63 percent (₦6.75 to ₦7.40).
On Decliners’ Side;
PZ plunged 9.91 percent (₦73.70 to ₦66.40).
ETRANZACT tumbled 9.84 percent (₦12.20 to ₦11.00).
ZICHIS shed 8.29 percent (₦19.90 to ₦18.25).
FTNCOCOA sank 8.19 percent (₦8.30 to ₦7.62).
ROYALEX slumped 7.83 percent (₦1.15 to ₦1.06).
The session also recorded unchanged prices across several equities, including Dangote Cement, HBM Nigeria Plc, Custodian Investment, Julius Berger, Golden Guinea Breweries and Cadbury Nigeria, among others.
Ogochukwu Onwaeze is a writer specializing in business and economic journalism. At THEWILL News Media, she translates market trends, financial developments, and policy shifts into clear and engaging stories.
