Trading activities in the Nigerian Equities market closed positive at the end of today, Thursday (6/03/2025), as the NGX-ASI increased to 106,780.72 from 106,436.48 recorded at the close of the previous trading day, indicating a YTD return of +3.74%.
Similarly, the market capitalization increased by ₦215.57 billion to ₦66.869 trillion from ₦66.653 trillion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover decreased to ₦10.185 billion from ₦11.309 billion.
The market breadth was positive at 2.50X as 35 stocks advanced and 14 stocks declined, while 75 stocks remained unchanged. TRANSCORP topped the gainers’ list with 9.98%, while SUNUASSUR declined by 10.00% to lead the losers’ chart.
GTCO recorded the highest volume and the highest value for the day.
Read: NGX Price List for Thursday, 6th March 2025
MARKET STATISTICS
| CAP (₦) | N66,868,670,146,290.20 | One Day (ASI CHG) | 0.32% |
| Index | 106,780.72 | One Week (ASI CHG) | -0.83% |
| Volume | 375,725,297 | One Month (ASI CHG) | +1.90% |
| Value (₦) | N10,185,356,018.54 | Six Months (ASI CHG) | +10.23% |
| Deals | 11,447 | 52 Weeks (ASI CHG) | +6.42% |
| Gainers | 35 | Losers | 14 |
| Unchanged | 75 | Total | 124 |
| YTD Returns | +3.74% |
Source: Ngxgroup.com, GTI Research
Sector Performance
| Security | Change (%) |
| ASI | 0.32 |
| NGX30 | 0.42 |
| NGXBNK | 0.83 |
| NGXCNSMRGDS | 0.78 |
| NGXINDUSTR | 0.01 |
| NGXINS | 0.18 |
| NGXLOTUSISLM | 0.19 |
| NGXOILGAS | -0.09 |
Top 7 Gainers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price(₦) | Change (%) |
| TRANSCORP | 47.10 | 51.80 | 4.70 | 9.98 |
| SCOA | 3.44 | 3.78 | 0.34 | 9.88 |
| AFRIPRUD | 27.85 | 30.60 | 2.75 | 9.87 |
| TANTALIZER | 2.16 | 2.37 | 0.21 | 9.72 |
| CAVERTON | 2.52 | 2.76 | 0.24 | 9.52 |
| SMURFIT | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.03 | 9.09 |
| REGALINS | 0.67 | 0.73 | 0.06 | 8.96 |
Top 7 Losers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price (₦) | Change (%) |
| SUNUASSUR | 5.30 | 4.77 | -0.53 | -10.00 |
| REDSTAREX | 6.60 | 5.94 | -0.66 | -10.00 |
| MRS | 185.00 | 166.50 | -18.50 | -10.00 |
| LASACO | 2.88 | 2.65 | -0.23 | -7.99 |
| UPDC | 2.81 | 2.62 | -0.19 | -6.76 |
| STANBIC | 64.00 | 60.00 | -4.00 | -6.25 |
| CONHALLPLC | 3.56 | 3.43 | -0.13 | -3.65 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Volume
| Security | Close Price (₦) | Number of Trades | Volume |
| GTCO | 59.00 | 403.00 | 49,945,881.00 |
| ACCESSCORP | 23.95 | 856.00 | 43,866,259.00 |
| ZENITHBANK | 47.30 | 736.00 | 36,511,421.00 |
| FIDELITYBK | 17.60 | 423.00 | 27,105,165.00 |
| UBA | 37.00 | 454.00 | 19,437,418.00 |
| JAIZBANK | 3.60 | 214.00 | 17,038,524.00 |
| UNIVINSURE | 0.60 | 84.00 | 17,012,703.00 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Value
| Security | Close Price (₦) | Number of Trades | Value (₦) |
| GTCO | 59.00 | 403.00 | 2,913,239,214.40 |
| ZENITHBANK | 47.30 | 736.00 | 1,727,387,348.40 |
| ACCESSCORP | 23.95 | 856.00 | 1,033,430,180.30 |
| UBA | 37.00 | 454.00 | 705,132,076.25 |
| FIDELITYBK | 17.60 | 423.00 | 468,651,813.35 |
| FIRSTHOLDCO | 29.50 | 330.00 | 334,484,477.45 |
| PRESCO | 785.00 | 123.00 | 331,339,283.90 |
OUTLOOK
The Equities Market recorded its first gain of the trading week, advancing by 0.32% as investor sentiment improved. This positive shift signals renewed buying interest, driven by selective bargain-hunting in key sectors and a reassessment of market conditions. Investors are advised to continue to adopt strategic approach in balancing risk management while seeking opportunities in the trading environment.
