The Nigerian inventory market wrapped the week ended 19 December 2025 on a constructive word, gaining 2,624.12 factors to shut at 152,057.38, pushed by rallies in large-cap shares resembling First HoldCo.
Tracked by the All-Share Index (ASI), the market superior 1.76% from the earlier week’s shut of 149,433.26.
In consequence, the ASI is now up 5.95% month-to-date in December, whereas its quarter-to-date and year-to-date good points stand at 6.55% and 47.73%, respectively.
Market participation spiked earlier within the week, with traded quantity surging to 9.8 billion shares throughout 126,584 offers, in contrast with 4.3 billion shares within the prior week.
Fairness capitalization mirrored the upward value motion, rising to N96.9 trillion from N95.26 trillion.
The All-Share Index (ASI) closed within the inexperienced on each buying and selling day of the week ended 19 December 2025, reflecting sustained bullish sentiment.
Though the market opened the week on a cautious word, gaining simply 4.6 factors on Monday and 21.2 factors on Tuesday, momentum strengthened on Wednesday, when the ASI climbed 383.7 factors.
The rally accelerated on Thursday because the index reclaimed the 150,000-mark, and by Friday it surged an extra 1,694.4 factors to settle at 152,057.4.
The NGX Premium Index superior 1.10% week-to-date, pushed largely by a 42.9% surge in First HoldCo. Different notable gainers included Entry Holdings, up 1.99%, and UBA, which rose 0.76%.
NGX 30 Index additionally closed larger, gaining 1.44%, whereas the NGX Most important Board Index rose 2.02% over the week.
Main efficiency, the Client Items sector climbed 4.51%, as Guinness and Champion Breweries joined the advancers’ listing with good points exceeding 19%.
Shut behind, the Insurance coverage Index rose 3.07%, supported by double-digit good points of greater than 13% in SUNU Assurances Nigeria and Sovereign Belief Insurance coverage.
In the meantime, the Banking Index posted a 2.75% enhance, largely pushed by First HoldCo’s robust rally.
Against this, the Industrial Items Index edged up simply 0.72%, whereas the Oil and Gasoline Index dipped 0.17% to shut the week in unfavourable territory.
Main the pack was ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION INDUSTRIES PLC, which soared 59.35% week-to-date to shut at N12.35, marking a standout efficiency. Mecure Industries Plc adopted with a 44.93% acquire, ending the week at N55.00.
Different main gainers included:
On the flip facet, LIVINGTRUST MORTGAGE BANK PLC led the laggards, shedding 11.38% week-to-date to shut at N3.35. JAPAUL GOLD & VENTURES PLC adopted with a ten.53% decline, ending the week at N2.38.
The week featured a handful of company disclosures and sector-wide developments:
The All-Share Index is edging nearer to a possible return to the 155,000-point degree, as sustained bullish momentum has lifted the index above the 152,000-threshold.
If shopping for curiosity broadens throughout extra equities, the market may push past this degree, with consideration shifting to potential new highs above 155,000 factors.
