Nigerian Stock Market Surges by N1.4 Trillion on Strong Q4 2025 Earnings Reports

The Nigerian stock market experienced a substantial boost, gaining N1.4 trillion following positive investor sentiment driven by robust corporate earnings reports for Q4 2025. The Nigerian Exchange Limited's All-Share Index (ASI) surged by 2,128.61 points, closing at 168,030.18 points.

Market capitalization rose to N107.861 trillion, with significant gains recorded in medium and large-capitalization stocks. Notable gainers included MTN Nigeria Communications (NGX: MTNN), Skyway Aviation Handling Company (NGX: SKYAVN), Lafarge Africa, and Dangote Cement (NGX: DANGCEM).

Market sentiment closed positively with 53 gainers outpacing 26 losers. Berger Paint Nigeria, Daar Communications (NGX: DAARCOMM), R.T.

Briscoe, and Forte Oil were among the top gainers, while Deap Capital Management Trust and Red Star Express (NGX: REDSTAREX) led the losers' chart. Total trade volume decreased by 5.66%, with notable trading activities in Cham Holdings Company, Universal Insurance (NGX: UNIVINSURE), First Holdco (NGX: FIRSTHOLDCO), Deap Capital Management Trust, and Wema Bank (NGX: WEMABANK).