The Nigerian Exchange closed the week ended April 24, 2026, in positive territory, gaining 8,554.92 points to settle at 225,722.49 points and extending its strong upward momentum.

Tracked by the All-Share Index, this marks a weekly increase of 3.94% from the previous close of 217,167.57, as the index broke above the 220,000 level for the first time.

Market activity also improved, with total trades rising to 3.8 billion shares in 297,202 deals compared to 3.5 billion previously, while market capitalization reached N145.3 trillion.

Market breadth was mixed, as 46 equities advanced, fewer than 61 in the prior week, while 53 declined, higher than 36, and 47 stocks remained unchanged.

Year-to-date performance remains strong, with the index returning 45.05%, while month-to-date gains stand at 12.14%, reflecting sustained bullish momentum.

The market recorded five positive trading sessions during the week, with buying pressure strengthening toward the close as price action intensified and supported the overall upward movement.

• Trading opened Monday with a 0.4% gain, lifting the index above 218,000 points, and by Wednesday, it had crossed 219,000, advancing by 0.61%.
• Momentum peaked on Thursday as the index crossed 220,000 for the first time, closing at 222,837 points before gaining 1.30% on Friday.
• The index ended the week at 225,722 points, reflecting growing investor confidence across major sectors of the market.

Across segments, the NGX Premium Index rose 5.91%, supported by gains in Lafarge Africa, First HoldCo, UBA, Zenith Bank, Dangote Cement, and Access Holdings, while NGX 30 gained 3.83% and the Main Board 2.79%.

Sectoral Performance

All sectors closed higher in the trading week ended April 24, 2026, led by the NGX Industrial Goods Index (up 7.70%), as Lafarge gained 21.36%, Dangote Cement rose 8.14%, and BUA Cement added 2.54%.