Nigerian stock market

The NGX extended its bearish run as investors lost about ₦1.01 trillion in two consecutive sessions, with Thursday’s decline wiping ₦1.005 trillion off market capitalisation. Market sentiment remained weak as decliners outnumbered gainers 44 to 18, reflecting sustained...

The NGX reversed Tuesday’s gains as widespread profit-taking erased about ₦648 billion from investors’ wealth, with losers almost doubling gainers. Insurance stocks remained in demand, with Lasaco, NEM and SUNU Assurances leading the gainers despite the broader market...

MTN Nigeria, First HoldCo, Dangote Cement, GTCO, Airtel Africa, BUA Foods and Aradel Holdings have emerged as the biggest drivers of the NGX's record rally in 2026. Strong corporate earnings, a more stable naira, improved investor confidence and...

The NGX rebounded on Tuesday, adding about ₦481 billion to investors’ wealth as renewed buying interest pushed the benchmark index higher. Insurance stocks dominated the gainers’ chart, with Lasaco Assurance, Linkage Assurance and SUNU Assurances posting strong double-digit...

The NGX began the week on a softer note as profit-taking in selected stocks nudged the benchmark index lower despite gains in 28 equities. CNIF led the gainers’ chart with a 9.95 percent rally, while SUNU Assurances and...

July 26, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market closed the week on a positive note as sustained demand for banking stocks and selected blue-chip counters extended the market’s rally, adding approximately ₦2.53 trillion to investors’ wealth. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share...

Investors lost about ₦801 billion as profit-taking in heavyweight consumer stocks dragged the NGX lower despite a positive market breadth. Cadbury and Unilever surged by 10.00 percent each, while Nestlé and BUA Foods led the day’s losers with...

Investor wealth surged by ₦1.76 trillion as renewed buying in banking, insurance and industrial stocks lifted the NGX All-Share Index to 246,183.96 points, reversing last week’s cautious trading. Custodian, NEM Insurance, BUA Cement and First Holdco topped the...

NGX sheds ₦1.32 trillion as profit-taking in BUA Cement and PZ Cussons drags the market lower. Market breadth weakens with 42 decliners outweighing 19 gainers, signalling broad-based selling pressure. July 14, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian stock market opened the...

January 19, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has crossed a historic threshold, cementing its place among the world’s fastest-rising equity markets at the start of 2026. In just the first two weeks of the year, total market capitalisation...