The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) delivered exceptional performance in 2025, recording a year-to-date market capitalisation increase of ₦36.46 trillion amid sustained investor confidence.
Okay News reports that the equities market opened the year on January 2, 2025, with a capitalisation of ₦62.92 trillion and an All-Share Index of 103,180.14 points.
By February 28, capitalisation had risen to ₦67.19 trillion, with the index advancing to 107,821.39 points, signalling early momentum.
The market closed 2025 strongly, reaching a total capitalisation of ₦99.2 trillion.
In the final trading session, 1.23 billion shares worth ₦35.13 billion exchanged hands across 27,872 deals.
Activity declined compared to the previous day, with volume down 74 per cent, turnover decreasing 10 per cent, and deals dropping 20 per cent.
Market breadth remained positive, with 47 stocks advancing against 16 decliners out of 128 traded equities.
Aluminium Extrusion Industries led gainers with a 9.9 per cent rise to ₦21.65 per share, followed by Austin Laz and Company (9.82 per cent), Meyer Plc (9.75 per cent), and C and I Leasing (9.6 per cent).
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals topped losers, shedding 9.38 per cent to ₦5.80, while Tantalizers fell 6.72 per cent.
Volume was dominated by Chams Plc (710.28 million shares), Zenith Bank (58.76 million), Access Holdings (57.60 million), and FCMB Group (44.06 million).
Value leaders included Aradel Holdings (₦9.52 billion), Seplat Energy (₦7.12 billion), and Zenith Bank (₦3.67 billion).
The robust gains reflect renewed interest in Nigerian equities throughout 2025.
