Trading activities in the Nigerian Equities market closed positive at the end of today, Thursday (09/01/2025), as the NGX-ASI increased to 105,530.74 from 104,230.73 recorded at the close of the previous trading day, indicating a YTD return of +2.53%.
Similarly, the market capitalization increased by ₦792 billion to ₦64.351 trillion from ₦63.559 trillion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover decreased to ₦13.069 billion from ₦24.692 billion.
The market breadth was positive at 1.42X as 34 stocks advanced and 24 stocks declined, while 60 stocks remained unchanged. MTNN topped the gainers’ list with 10.00%, while RTBRISCOE declined by -10.00% to lead the losers’ chart.
UNIVINSURE recorded the highest volume, While SEPLAT recorded highest value for the day.
Read: NGX Price List for Thursday, 9th January 2025
MARKET STATISTICS
| CAP | N64,351,371,386,171.71 | One Day (ASI CHG) | +1.25% |
| Index | 105,530.74 | One Week (ASI CHG) | +2.28% |
| Volume | 489,525,129 | One Month (ASI CHG) | +7.46% |
| Value | N13,068,723,544.20 | Six Months (ASI CHG) | +5.74% |
| Deals | 13,010 | 52 Weeks (ASI CHG) | +27.77% |
| Gainers | 34 | Losers | 24 |
| Unchanged | 60 | Total | 118 |
| YTD Returns | +2.53% | ||
Source: Ngxgroup.com, GTI Research
Sector Performance
| Security | % Change |
| ASI | +1.25 |
| NGX30 | +1.42 |
| NGXBNK | +1.70 |
| NGXCNSMRGDS | +0.46 |
| NGXINDUSTR | -0.17 |
| NGXINS | -1.38 |
| NGXLOTUSISLM | +1.59 |
| NGXOILGAS | +0.04 |
Top 7 Gainers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price (₦) | %Change |
| MTNN | 220.00 | 242.00 | 22.00 | 10.00 |
| HONYFLOUR | 8.29 | 9.11 | 0.82 | 9.89 |
| UNIVINSURE | 0.71 | 0.78 | 0.07 | 9.86 |
| TRANSCOHOT | 116.00 | 127.35 | 11.35 | 9.78 |
| IKEJAHOTEL | 12.35 | 13.50 | 1.15 | 9.31 |
| NSLTECH | 0.68 | 0.74 | 0.06 | 8.82 |
| ETI | 28.00 | 30.40 | 2.40 | 8.57 |
Top 7 Losers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price (₦) | %Change |
| RTBRISCOE | 2.60 | 2.34 | -0.26 | -10.00 |
| SUNUASSUR | 9.01 | 8.11 | -0.90 | -9.99 |
| UPDC | 2.00 | 1.81 | -0.19 | -9.50 |
| GUINEAINS | 0.99 | 0.91 | -0.08 | -8.08 |
| GUINNESS | 70.25 | 65.00 | -5.25 | -7.47 |
| TANTALIZER | 2.71 | 2.54 | -0.17 | -6.27 |
| SOVRENINS | 1.50 | 1.42 | -0.08 | -5.33 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Volume
| Security | Close Price (₦) | Number of Trades | Volume |
| UNIVINSURE | 0.78 | 410 | 97,239,811 |
| AIICO | 1.93 | 382 | 54,234,773 |
| SOVRENINS | 1.42 | 67 | 24,990,938 |
| FBNH | 31.05 | 490 | 16,227,075 |
| GUINEAINS | 0.91 | 122 | 14,625,636 |
| PRESTIGE | 1.35 | 116 | 13,451,701 |
| VERITASKAP | 1.55 | 171 | 12,363,391 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Value
| Security | Close Price (₦) | Number of Trades | Value (₦) |
| SEPLAT | 5,700.00 | 95 | 4,556,276,190.00 |
| MTNN | 242.00 | 798 | 1,152,455,088.10 |
| PRESCO | 528.00 | 248 | 673,648,588.20 |
| TRANSCORP | 51.00 | 803 | 643,592,888.40 |
| ARADEL | 598.00 | 268 | 638,813,225.40 |
| FBNH | 31.05 | 490 | 500,356,523.50 |
| TOTAL | 630.00 | 141 | 491,578,265.00 |
OUTLOOK
The Nigerian stock market witnessed a bullish close today as 34 stocks recorded impressive gains, driving the ASI upward by 1.25%. This positive momentum added a significant boost to investor confidence as market capitalization increased, reflecting an overall improved sentiment across various sectors. We anticipate a positive trend in the remaining days of the week.
