Stock investors reap N26.5trn in April, market cap hits N155.7trn

Author: Urowayino JeremiahPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

Stock investors reap N26.5trn in April, market cap hits N155.7trn

The Nigerian stock market ended April 2026 on a bullish note, with gains of N26.487 trillion. Market capitalization reached N155.696 trillion, the highest level this year, up from N129.209 trillion in March. The NGX All-Share Index also rose by 20.13% to 241,815.32 points, reflecting investor confidence in companies' earnings strength.

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