Nigerian Stocks Rise 0.81% as NGX Market Value Hits N155.83T

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) concluded the week with a positive performance, as the All-Share Index rose by 0.81% to close at 241,298.47 points. Market capitalization also increased by 0.84%, reaching N155.826 trillion.

The trading week was limited to four days due to a public holiday on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in observance of the Eid-el-Maulud celebration. During this period, investors executed 173,561 deals involving 2.507 billion shares valued at N123.223 billion, a decrease compared to the previous week’s 6.242 billion shares worth N157.764 billion across 186,496 deals.

The Financial Services sector led trading activity by volume, with 1.977 billion shares worth N71.563 billion, accounting for 78.87% of total equity turnover by volume. Despite the index gain, market breadth was negative, with 24 stocks appreciating and 55 declining.

Additionally, 68 equities closed flat.