Nigerian Stock Market Gains N308bn, Led by Top Companies

The Nigerian Stock Market closed with a N308 billion gain, led by five companies, including Dangote Cement PLC, Mecur Industries PLC, and Nigerian Breweries PLC. The market's positive performance was driven by strong interest in key stocks, resulting in a 0.33% increase in the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI).

Market capitalization rose to N92.80 trillion from N92.49 trillion in the previous session. The industrial and consumer goods sectors performed well, while the bank sector played a significant role in the market's robust return in 2025.