July 21, 2025/United Capital Report

Equities Market Summary

Today, the Nigerian Stock Exchange Market closed on a slightly positive note following share price appreciation in BUACEMENT (+5.19%) and PRESCO (+5.14%). As a result, the benchmark All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.18% to close at 131,826.77 points.

Year to date returns rose to 28.08%, while market capitalisation closed at N83.39tn. Activity level in the market declined with the total value and volume of stocks traded falling by 65.44% and 78.91% to settle at N21.56bn and 706.04mn units, respectively.

Momentum Holds as Bulls Modestly Extend Their Lead