Nigerian All-Share Index Closes at 196,968.1 Points

On March 6, 2026, the Nigerian All-Share Index ended the week at 196,968.1 points, reflecting a modest gain of 0.08% amid a quiet trading session. The market saw a total of 586 million shares exchanged across 62,699 deals, a decrease from Thursday's 633 million shares, indicating cautious participation from investors.

The equity capital remains above N126.43 trillion, showcasing market stability despite the slowdown in overall trading volume. GTCO (NGX: GTCO) and Aradel were the dominant players in the value trade, with N4.6 billion and N3.7 billion worth of shares changing hands, respectively.

The year-to-date return stands at 26.58%. Notably, stocks such as Eterna (NGX: ETERNA) and Premier Paint rose by 10% and 9.77%, while RT Briscoe and Mercur fell by 10% and 9.96%.

The trading volume was led by First Holdco (NGX: FIRSTHOLDCO) with 43.9 million shares, followed closely by Access Bank (NGX: ACCESSCORP) with 43.2 million shares and Zenith Bank (NGX: ZENITHBANK) with 39.9 million shares. The market momentum remains slightly bullish as it approaches the 200,000 threshold.