Last week’s trading session in the Nigerian stock market concluded with investors enjoying a substantial gain of N985 billion.
The market’s total capitalization climbed to N88.9 trillion, up from N87.9 trillion recorded the week before.
In parallel, the All-Share Index (ASI) saw an increase of 1.12%, closing at 140,545.69 points compared to 138,980.01 points the previous week.
Despite an overall cautious market mood, certain stocks such as E-Tranzact International Plc, Regency Assurance Plc, and Chellarams Plc delivered impressive performances, securing their spots among the top 10 best-performing equities last week and marking themselves as key stocks to monitor in the upcoming week.
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ETRANZACT • 14.95 ▲ 1.35 (9.93%)
E-Tranzact International (ETRANZACT) closed trading on Friday, September 12, 2025, at N14.95 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), reflecting a 9.9% increase from its previous close of N13.60.
Starting the year at N6.50, E-Tranzact’s share price has surged by 130%, placing it 32nd in year-to-date gains on the NGX. Investors have further reason to be optimistic as the stock has appreciated by 40% over the last four weeks, ranking it second-best in that timeframe.
Over the past three months (June 16 – September 12, 2025), E-Tranzact ranked 92nd in trading activity on the NGX, with a total volume of 33.1 million shares exchanged across 2,984 transactions, amounting to N326 million in value. The average daily volume stood at 525,585 shares, with a peak trading volume of 3.84 million shares recorded on September 8 and a low of 13,040 shares on September 4.
REGALINS • 1.66 ▲ 0.15 (9.93%)
Regency Alliance Insurance (REGALINS) ended the week at N1.66 per share, up 9.9% from its previous close of N1.51 on the NGX.
Beginning the year at N0.75, REGALINS has achieved a 121% increase year-to-date, ranking 37th among NGX stocks. The stock also recorded a 10% gain over the past month, placing it 17th in recent performance.
In terms of trading volume, Regency Alliance Insurance was the 18th most active stock over the last three months, with 1.03 billion shares traded in 7,411 deals, valued at N1.21 billion. The average daily turnover was approximately 16.4 million shares, with a high of 110 million shares traded on August 14.
CHELLARAM • 13.30 ▲ 1.20 (9.92%)
Chellarams Plc (CHELLARAM) closed at N13.30 per share on September 12, 2025, marking a 9.9% rise from its previous closing price of N12.10.
Starting the year at N3.70, Chellarams has soared by 259%, ranking ninth in year-to-date performance on the NGX. The stock also posted a 27% increase over the last four weeks, making it the fourth-best performer in that period.
Over the past three months, Chellarams ranked 117th in trading activity, with 5.54 million shares exchanged in 1,498 transactions, valued at N59 million. The average daily volume was 87,894 shares, with a peak of 837,351 shares traded on September 10 and a low of 1,500 shares on July 25.
By: Babajide Okeowo
