Nigerian Exchange Transactions Hit N11.98 Trillion in 2026

In July 2026, trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) saw a significant rise, with total transactions amounting to N2.37 trillion, marking a 38.17% increase from N1.71 trillion in June. For the first seven months of 2026, total transactions reached N11.98 trillion, nearly double the N6.01 trillion recorded in the same period of 2025, reflecting a 99.33% increase.

The July performance also indicated a 30.45% rise compared to N1.82 trillion in July 2025. Domestic investors dominated the market, accounting for 94.4% of transactions, while foreign investors made up 5.6%.

Domestic transactions rose by 46.39% from N1.53 trillion in June to N2.24 trillion in July. Institutional investors experienced the most growth, with transactions increasing by 66.18% to N1.65 trillion.

Year-to-date, domestic transactions totaled N10.68 trillion, representing 89.21% of total transactions, while foreign transactions stood at N1.29 trillion. Foreign inflows decreased to N513.36 billion, while outflows increased to N779.43 billion.