Equity Market Ends Session on a Positive Note

Nigerian Stock Exchange Trading Floor. Image Credit: NGX

March 5, 2026/United Capital Report

Market Summary:
  • Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note due to share price appreciation in NESTLE (+4.84%) and MTNN (+0.63%)
  • As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.18% to settle at 196,807.15 points
  • Year to date returns rose to 26.47%
  • Market capitalisation also rose by 0.18% to close at N126.32tn ($91.07bn)
  • Activity level in the market declined with the total value and volume of stocks traded falling by 24.24% and 21.27% to settle at N29.11n and 634.01mn units.

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