Nigeria’s equities market ended 2025 on a strong note, posting a 51.19% full-year gain, its best performance in 18 years, driven by robust investor confidence on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
The NGX All-Share Index closed at a record 155,613.03 points, while total market capitalisation rose by about ₦36.6 trillion to roughly ₦99.4 trillion, reflecting significant wealth creation for investors.
Analysts attributed the rally to improving economic conditions, clearer policy direction, stronger corporate earnings, and increased market participation. Gains were broad-based, led by consumer goods, industrial, and insurance stocks, with banking equities posting moderate advances.
Nigeria’s strong showing in 2025 ranked the NGX among Africa’s top-performing stock markets, setting a positive tone for 2026, subject to continued reforms and market stability. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.