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 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 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 with 43.9 million shares, followed closely by Access Bank with 43.2 million shares and Zenith Bank with 39.9 million shares. The market momentum remains slightly bullish as it approaches the 200,000 threshold.