The Nigerian stock market rebounded strongly after several weeks of decline, with investors collectively gaining N985 billion during the recently concluded trading week.
Out of the five trading days, the market posted positive results on four occasions.
Market capitalization rose to N88.922 trillion, up from N87.937 trillion recorded the previous week.
Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) climbed by 1.12%, closing at 140,545.69 points compared to 138,980.01 points the week before.
The week kicked off on Monday, September 8, 2025, with a bullish momentum as investors added N262.42 billion by the end of the session.
This upward trajectory persisted on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, with gains of N253.95 billion within the trading hours.
On Thursday, September 10, 2025, the market continued its positive streak, recording an increase of N360.18 billion.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, also closed on a high note, with investors netting N190.13 billion.
However, the market slipped into negative territory on Friday, September 12, 2025, as investors faced a loss of N81.44 billion.
Throughout the week, a total of 3.188 billion shares valued at N99.685 billion exchanged hands across 132,711 transactions on the Exchange floor. This contrasts with the previous week’s 3.117 billion shares worth N90.295 billion traded in 118,018 deals.
The Financial Services sector dominated trading volumes, accounting for 2.282 billion shares valued at N38.812 billion across 57,934 deals. This represented 71.59% of total volume and 38.94% of total value.
Following was the Consumer Goods sector, with 198.393 million shares traded, valued at N12.836 billion in 17,508 transactions.
The Oil & Gas sector ranked third, with 186.744 million shares worth N35.173 billion changing hands in 8,811 deals.
The top three most traded stocks by volume-FCMB Group Plc, Access Holdings Plc, and Universal Insurance Plc-accounted for 1.249 billion shares valued at N14.277 billion across 10,359 deals. These represented 39.17% of total volume and 14.32% of total value.
During the week, 70 stocks appreciated in value, a significant increase from 19 the previous week. Meanwhile, 22 stocks declined, down from 64 last week, and 55 stocks remained unchanged, compared to 64 previously.
E-Tranzact International Plc led the gainers with a remarkable 45.15% increase in share price, followed by Regency Assurance Plc, which rose by 27.69%.
Chellarams Plc also saw a notable price increase of 12.36%.
On the downside, Union Dicon Salt Plc experienced the steepest drop, losing 21.10% of its share value, while Thomas Wyatt Nig. Plc declined by 16.33%.
Secure Electronic Technology Plc also recorded a 10.42% decrease in its share price.
