The Nigerian equities market prolonged its positive aspects on January 6, 2026, with the All-Share Index (ASI) including 732.9 factors, or 0.46%, to shut at 159,951.1.
Buying and selling exercise improved through the session, as market quantity elevated to 758 million shares from 695 million shares recorded in the day gone by, pointing to stronger investor participation.
Market capitalization additionally expanded to N102.2 trillion throughout 54,212 offers, up from N101.5 trillion a day earlier, reflecting the market’s sustained bullish tone.
The market’s 0.46% acquire displays sustained momentum because the ASI approaches the 160,000 degree, pushing year-to-date efficiency to 2.79%.
On the gainers’ chart, Meyer Plc and Jaiz Bank each hit the ten% every day value restrict, whereas Aluminum Extrusion Industries and Study Africa led the decliners, falling by 9.96% and 9.16%, respectively.
By exercise, Linkage Assurance and Sterling {Financial} Holdings recorded the very best volumes with 51.6 million and 49.1 million shares traded, respectively.
GTCO led by worth with N2.03 billion in trades, adopted by Aradel at N1.54 billion.
The session confirmed robust curiosity throughout large- and mid-cap shares, with positive aspects amongst some SWOOTs, as Dangote Cement superior 4.27% and Lafarge added 4.07%, whereas Aradel declined 4.79% and Worldwide Breweries fell 4.28%.
Efficiency among the many FUGAZ shares was combined, with Guaranty Trust Holding Firm gaining 3.04%, whereas UBA dropped 6.22%, Entry Holdings fell 6.00%, First HoldCo shed 1.02%, and Zenith Bank edged decrease by 0.15%.
The market’s efficiency is supported by robust positive aspects in main shares, with Meyer and JaizBank main the rally.
Rising buying and selling volumes point out rising investor curiosity, though the market did not breach the 160,000-level.
Analysts can be awaiting indicators of the market turning into overbought because the ASI approaches the 160,000-point mark, which might affect near-term developments.
The All-Share Index is now simply shy of the 160,000-point mark, with market capitalisation hitting N102.2 trillion.
If shopping for curiosity persists, the market might lengthen its rally towards the 160,000-point mark, although traders are suggested to stay cautious for any indicators of overbought circumstances which will affect short-term developments.
