Trading activities in the Nigerian Equities market closed negative at the end of today, Tuesday (29/04/2025), as the NGX-ASI decreased to 105,931.18 from 106,116.18 recorded at the close of the previous trading day, indicating a YTD return of +2.92%.
Similarly, the market capitalization decreased by ₦117 billion to ₦66.577 trillion from ₦66.694 trillion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover significantly increased to ₦35.288 billion from ₦12.111 billion.
The market breadth was positive at 1.74X, as 33 stocks advanced, 19 stocks declined, and 69 stocks remained unchanged. LEGENDINT topped the gainers’ list with 10.00%, while LIVESTOCK declined by 9.71% to lead the losers’ chart.
FIDELITYBK recorded the highest volume while MTNN recorded the highest value for the day.
Read: NGX Price List for Tuesday, 29th April 2025
MARKET STATISTICS
| CAP (₦) | 66,577,339,248,948.20 | One Day (ASI CHG) | -0.17% |
| Index | 105,931.18 | One Week (ASI CHG) | +1.14% |
| Volume | 733,051,521 | One Month (ASI CHG) | +0.27% |
| Value (₦) | 35,288,059,869.05 | Six Months (ASI CHG) | +6.52% |
| Deals | 16,619 | 52 Weeks (ASI CHG) | +7.84% |
| Gainers | 33 | Losers | 19 |
| Unchanged | 69 | Total | 121 |
| YTD Returns | +2.92% |
Source: Ngxgroup.com, GTI Research
Sector Performance
| Security | Change (%) |
| ASI | -0.17 |
| NGX30 | -0.28 |
| NGXBNK | +1.30 |
| NGXCNSMRGDS | +0.48 |
| NGXINDUSTR | 0.00 |
| NGXINS | +0.53 |
| NGXLOTUSISLM | -1.08 |
| NGXOILGAS | +0.09 |
Top 7 Gainers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price (₦) | Change (%) |
| LEGENDINT | 7.50 | 8.25 | 0.75 | 10.00 |
| ABCTRANS | 1.71 | 1.88 | 0.17 | 9.94 |
| CADBURY | 29.25 | 32.15 | 2.90 | 9.91 |
| CHAMPION | 4.29 | 4.71 | 0.42 | 9.79 |
| ETERNA | 43.85 | 48.00 | 4.15 | 9.46 |
| MAYBAKER | 8.10 | 8.85 | 0.75 | 9.26 |
| UPDC | 2.93 | 3.19 | 0.26 | 8.87 |
Top 7 Losers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price (₦) | Change (%) |
| LIVESTOCK | 8.55 | 7.72 | -0.83 | -9.71 |
| MULTIVERSE | 7.80 | 7.05 | -0.75 | -9.62 |
| OMATEK | 0.65 | 0.59 | -0.06 | -9.23 |
| MTNN | 255.50 | 240.00 | -15.50 | -6.07 |
| SUNUASSUR | 5.20 | 4.90 | -0.30 | -5.77 |
| FTNCOCOA | 1.91 | 1.81 | -0.10 | -5.24 |
| PZ | 30.10 | 29.00 | -1.10 | -3.65 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks by Volume
| Security | Close Price (₦) | Number of Trades | Volume |
| FIDELITYBK | 20.25 | 489 | 285,154,825 |
| MTNN | 240.00 | 662 | 86,850,941 |
| ACCESSCORP | 24.05 | 1,106 | 35,569,705 |
| UNIVINSURE | 0.52 | 76 | 29,810,593 |
| GTCO | 67.80 | 934 | 28,510,450 |
| UBA | 34.95 | 864 | 28,171,952 |
| LIVESTOCK | 7.72 | 338 | 13,303,137 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks by Value
| Security | Close Price (₦) | Number of Trades | Value (₦) |
| MTNN | 240.00 | 662 | 20,931,111,586.90 |
| FIDELITYBK | 20.25 | 489 | 5,774,283,865.30 |
| GTCO | 67.80 | 934 | 1,935,342,197.45 |
| UBA | 34.95 | 864 | 980,828,147.90 |
| ACCESSCORP | 24.05 | 1,106 | 851,279,526.75 |
| ZENITHBANK | 47.75 | 761 | 601,135,707.20 |
| ARADEL | 448.00 | 588 | 544,304,529.30 |
OUTLOOK
The market failed to sustain its early-week momentum, as investors recorded a ₦117bn loss amid a mixed breadth, 33 gainers versus 19 decliners. However, we project a potential rebound in the coming session, driven by bargain hunting and positive investor sentiment.
