A total turnover of 7.821 billion shares worth N134.471 billion in 150,799 deals was traded this four-day week by investors on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
The Federal Government of Nigeria declared Thursday January 1, 2026, as Public Holiday to commemorate the New Year Celebration.
According to the weekly report of transactions released on Friday in Lagos by the NGX, the figures were in contrast to a total of 2.876 billion shares valued at N63.832 billion that exchanged hands last week in 80,229 deals.
The Financial Services Industry led the activity chart with 5.992 billion shares valued at N67.024 billion traded in 55,598 deals, while the ICT Industry followed with 946.959 million shares worth N8.028 billion in 15,443 deals.
Third place was the Consumer Goods Industry, with a turnover of 258.820 million shares worth N9.381 billion in 24,133 deals.
Trading in the top three equities, namely Cornerstone Insurance Plc, Cham Holding Company Plc and Access Holdings Plc (measured by volume), accounted for 5.317 billion shares worth N37.361 billion in 10,441 deals, contributing 67.97% and 27.78% to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.
The report noted that a total of 4.667 million units valued at N316.331 million were traded this week in 968 deals compared with a total of 586,286 units valued at N58.597 million transacted last week in 661 deals
In the Bonds section, a total of 46,845 units valued at N48.790 million were traded this week in 23 deals compared with a total of 32,952 units valued at N34.276 million transacted last week in 21 deals
The NGX All-Share Index and Market Capitalization appreciated by 1.92% and 2.09% to close the week at 156,492.36 and N99.938 trillion respectively. Similarly, all other indices finished higher. ($1=N1431`)
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