The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) kicked off the week on a positive note as investors recorded a collective gain of ₦155 billion at the close of trading on Monday.

The All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 0.17 per cent, rising from 142,133.02 points in the previous session to 142,377.56 points. This lifted the market capitalization to approximately ₦90.12 trillion, up from ₦89.96 trillion.

Despite the market’s bullish outcome, overall sentiment leaned negative, with 25 gainers against 36 decliners, while 86 equities remained unchanged.

Top Gainers

Thomas Wyatt Nigeria Plc (+10%)

Skye Shelter Fund Plc (+10%)

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc (+9.90%)

Top Losers

AXA Mansard Insurance Plc

University Press Plc

Learn Africa Plc

Market Activity

Trading was led by First HoldCo Plc, which recorded the highest volume and value with 47 million shares exchanged across 426 deals. Other active stocks included Ellah Lakes Plc and Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc.

In total, investors traded ₦11.62 billion worth of shares in 28,114 deals, reflecting sustained activity across the market.