Nigerian stock market sustains rally as investors gain N369bn

Author: Ogaga AriemuPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

Nigerian stock market sustains rally as investors gain N369bn

The Nigerian equities market maintained its upward momentum on Thursday, adding N369 billion to its market capitalization, which rose from N130.404 trillion to N130.773 trillion. A total of 652.86 million shares valued at N39.82 billion were exchanged in 51,101 deals, reflecting a decline from the previous day's activity. The All-Share Index increased by 576.27 points to settle at 203,161.81, while 31 stocks declined compared to 30 that gained.

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