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The Nigerian equities market returned from the Eid al-Maulud celebration on Monday, September 8, 2025, on a bright note as investors gained N263 billion after five hours of trading on the floor of the Nigerian Xchange Group (NGX).
This follows a surge in the share prices of stocks like PZ Nigeria, University Press Plc and Ellah Lakes Plc, among others, on the trading floor.
The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) increased to 139,394.75 points from the 138,980.01 points which were recorded on the previous trading day.
After five hours of trading at the capital market, the equity capitalisation increased to N88.199 trillion from N87.936 trillion, which the bourse recorded on Thursday, September 4, 2025, before the holiday.
The market breadth was positive with 41 stocks advancing, 18 stocks declining, and 78 stocks remaining unchanged in 36,036 deals.
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PZ Nigeria, University Press Plc and Ellah Lakes Plc led other gainers with 10%, 10% and 9.94% growth each in share prices to close at N35.20, N5.50, and N14.27 from the previous N32.00, N5.00 and N12.98 per share.
Nigerian Enamelware Plc, Industrial & Medical Gases, and Union Dicon Salt Plc led other price decliners with a 10% decline each in share prices, closing at N35.10, N33.30, and N10.80 per share, down from the previous N39.00, N37.00, and N12.00 per share.
On the volume index, First City Monument Bank led trading with 460 million shares in 679 deals, followed by Universal Insurance Plc which traded 42 million shares in 318 deals.
Royal Exchange Assurance Plc traded 35 million shares in 108 deals.
On the value index, First City Monument Bank emerged as the top traded stock, gathering N4.7 billion in 679 deals, followed by Zenith Bank Plc, which traded equities worth N1.7 billion in 1,959 deals.
Guaranty Trust Holding Plc traded shares valued at N1.6 billion in 1, 819 deals.
By: Babajide Okeowo
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