The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has posted strong gains this year, with agriculture, banking, and consumer stocks leading the charge.

Presco Plc tops the NGX-30 with a +211.6% YTD return, while Wema Bank follows at +139.6%.

Other major gainers include Okomu Oil (+129.7%), International Breweries (+121.6%), MTN Nigeria (+117.5%), and Nestlé Nigeria (+113.7%).

In the mid-cap space, Beta Glass has surged almost +900%, alongside explosive moves from Eunisell (+1,262%) and Sovereign Trust Insurance (+435%).

Analysts attribute the rally to strong corporate earnings, investor optimism, and supportive reforms. With advancers outpacing decliners on the NGX, 2025 is shaping up as one of the most profitable years for Nigerian equities in recent memory.