Trading activities on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) opened the week on a positive note as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.30 percent to close at 139,394.75 points on Monday, September 8, 2025.
This gain pushed the market capitalisation of equities to ₦88.19 trillion, reflecting increased investor confidence amid mixed trading sentiments.
The fixed income market capitalisation stood at ₦51.05 trillion, while the Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) segment recorded a significant surge of 4.17 percent, closing at ₦30.22 billion.
The day’s trading was dominated by bullish activity, with several stocks posting impressive gains. The top five gainers for the session included:
- PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, which led the pack with a 10.00 percent increase to close at ₦35.20 per share;
- Classions Plc, also up by 10.00 percent, closing at ₦5.50;
- Another top performer gaining 9.94 percent to close at ₦14.27;
- A fourth stock rose by 9.90 percent, ending the day at ₦5.44; and
- Rounding off the list was a gainer which advanced by 9.84 percent to close at ₦13.95.
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The NGX continues to serve as a critical barometer for the Nigerian economy, providing a platform for capital formation and investment.
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