Trading activities in the Nigerian Equities market closed negative at the end of today, Friday (25/04/2025), as the NGX-ASI decreased to 105,752.61 from 106,074.26 recorded at the close of the previous trading day, indicating a YTD return of -1.92%.
However, the market performance for the week increased by 1.46%, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) increasing to 105,752.61 from 104,233.81 recorded at the start of the trading week.
The market capitalization decreased by ₦202 billion to ₦66.465 trillion from ₦66.667 trillion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover increased to ₦20.175 billion from ₦10.373 billion.
The market breadth was positive at 2.86X, as 40 stocks advanced, 14 stocks declined, and 69 stocks remained unchanged. IKEJAHOTEL topped the gainers’ list with 10.00%, while DANGCEM declined by 10.00% to lead the losers’ chart.
GTCO recorded the highest volume while MTNN recorded the highest value for the day.
Read: NGX Price List for Friday, 25th April 2025
MARKET STATISTICS
| CAP (₦) | 66,465,135,835,160.24 | One Day (ASI CHG) | -0.30% |
| Index | 105,752.61 | One Week (ASI CHG) | +1.46% |
| Volume | 428,082,283 | One Month (ASI CHG) | +0.26% |
| Value (₦) | 20,174,973,692.81 | Six Months (ASI CHG) | +6.88% |
| Deals | 14,284 | 52 Weeks (ASI CHG) | +7.74% |
| Gainers | 40 | Losers | 14 |
| Unchanged | 69 | Total | 123 |
| YTD Returns | -1.92% |
Source: Ngxgroup.com, GTI Research
Sector Performance
| Security | Change (%) |
| ASI | -0.30 |
| NGX30 | -0.48 |
| NGXBNK | +1.55 |
| NGXCNSMRGDS | +2.21 |
| NGXINDUSTR | -4.73 |
| NGXINS | +1.50 |
| NGXLOTUSISLM | -0.46 |
| NGXOILGAS | +0.07 |
Top 7 Gainers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price (₦) | Change (%) |
| IKEJAHOTEL | 11.00 | 12.10 | 1.10 | 10.00 |
| INTBREW | 7.00 | 7.70 | 0.70 | 10.00 |
| LEGENDINT | 6.20 | 6.82 | 0.62 | 10.00 |
| VITAFOAM | 40.80 | 44.85 | 4.05 | 9.93 |
| CADBURY | 24.20 | 26.60 | 2.40 | 9.92 |
| ETERNA | 36.30 | 39.90 | 3.60 | 9.92 |
| NASCON | 48.25 | 52.95 | 4.70 | 9.74 |
Top 7 Losers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price (₦) | Change (%) |
| DANGCEM | 480.00 | 432.00 | -48.00 | -10.00 |
| REGALINS | 0.62 | 0.57 | -0.05 | -8.06 |
| VFDGROUP | 18.50 | 17.10 | -1.40 | -7.57 |
| CHAMS | 2.20 | 2.04 | -0.16 | -7.27 |
| SOVRENINS | 0.98 | 0.92 | -0.06 | -6.12 |
| WAPIC | 2.20 | 2.07 | -0.13 | -5.91 |
| NNFM | 79.00 | 75.00 | -4.00 | -5.06 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks by Volume
| Security | Close Price (₦) | Number of Trades | Volume |
| GTCO | 63.00 | 1,122 | 60,735,674 |
| FIDELITYBK | 20.05 | 459 | 41,407,931 |
| ACCESSCORP | 23.80 | 1,015 | 40,556,296 |
| MTNN | 255.50 | 578 | 32,969,504 |
| ZENITHBANK | 46.50 | 715 | 22,935,274 |
| NB | 39.00 | 198 | 19,842,425 |
| UNIVINSURE | 0.52 | 60 | 19,196,901 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks by Value
| Security | Close Price (₦) | Number of Trades | Value (₦) |
| MTNN | 255.50 | 578 | 8,240,195,700.90 |
| GTCO | 63.00 | 1,122 | 3,807,339,663.00 |
| ZENITHBANK | 46.50 | 715 | 1,054,167,882.05 |
| ACCESSCORP | 23.80 | 1,015 | 968,261,104.80 |
| FIDELITYBK | 20.05 | 459 | 829,294,241.15 |
| NB | 39.00 | 198 | 761,037,627.15 |
| DANGCEM | 432.00 | 600 | 628,916,092.20 |
OUTLOOK
The Nigerian equities market snapped its three-week losing streak in April, posting a strong rebound as investors recorded a ₦966 billion gain over the week. The market gained in three out of four trading sessions, with renewed buying interest, particularly in large-cap and value stocks, driving the positive momentum. Although the final trading session ended in the red, overall sentiment remained upbeat, signaling a return of investor confidence. This recovery marks a critical turning point and sets the tone for cautious optimism in the sessions ahead.
