Nigeria’s Equity Market Gains For Second Time This Week As Stocks Rise By 0.04%

March 26, 2025

The Nigerian equity market continued its upward trend on Tuesday, gaining 0.04% as the value of listed stocks increased by N26 billion. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a rise in both the All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation, reflecting renewed investor confidence.

The ASI moved from 105,551.39 points to 105,593.28 points, while market capitalisation increased from N66.188 trillion to N66.214 trillion. This follows a similar positive performance earlier in the week, strengthening hopes of sustained market growth.

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Investors Focus on Key Sectors

Market analysts at Vetiva had earlier predicted that bullish activity would persist, driven by improved sentiment and buying interest in key stocks. They noted that banking and consumer stocks with strong valuations would attract more attention.

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Investors traded a total of 349.33 million shares worth N15.075 billion in 12,450 deals. The most traded stocks included Access Holding, UBA, Universal Insurance, Fidelity Bank, and Zenith Bank, highlighting strong participation in the financial sector.

Stocks Driving the Equity Market Gains

Several stocks contributed to the market’s growth, with notable increases in share prices.

May & Baker recorded a 10% increase, rising from N8 to N8.80. Etranzact saw a 9.38% gain, moving from N4.80 to N5.25. Abbey Mortgage Bank advanced by 8.86%, increasing from N3.95 to N4.30. Consolidated Hallmark Holdings also grew by 8.79%, climbing from N3.30 to N3.59.

These gains indicate growing investor confidence and increased demand for stocks in different sectors.

Market Outlook and Analyst Projections

The equity market closed in positive territory for the second time this week as stocks rose by 0.04%. Investors traded N15.07bn worth of shares.

Despite the positive trend, analysts warn that intermittent profit-taking may slow down further gains in the equity market. While investors continue to show interest in banking and consumer stocks, some may choose to sell and take profits.

However, the overall market sentiment remains positive, with expectations of continued gains in the coming days. The sustained interest in the equity market suggests that investors are positioning themselves for future opportunities.

The performance of the equity market will depend on economic factors, investor sentiment, and global market trends. Analysts advise investors to monitor developments and make informed decisions as the market evolves.

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Emmanuel Ochayi is a journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, School of first choice and the nations pride. Emmanuel is keen on exploring writing angles in different areas, including Business, climate change, politics, Education, and others.

Emmanuel Ochayi

Emmanuel Ochayi is a journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, School of first choice and the nations pride. Emmanuel is keen on exploring writing angles in different areas, including Business, climate change, politics, Education, and others.

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