Nigeria’s Top Stocks set the tone as the Nigerian Exchange closed the week with strong gains.
By April 24, 2026, investors pushed the NGX All-Share Index up by 8,554.92 points to 225,722.49.
As a result, the index gained 3.94% and broke above 220,000 for the first time.
Meanwhile, traders increased activity, exchanging 3.8 billion shares across 297,202 deals.
Consequently, investors lifted market capitalisation to ₦145.3 trillion, signalling stronger participation.
However, the market showed mixed breadth, as 46 stocks gained, 53 declined, and 47 held steady.
Even so, investors maintained positive sentiment and continued to drive the market upward.
So far, the market has returned 45.05% year-to-date, while it has gained 12.14% this month.
Top Stocks Steady Weekly Climb
At the start of the week, the rally built gradually and gathered strength.
On Monday, traders pushed the index up by 0.4%, moving it above 218,000 points.
By Wednesday, buyers sustained momentum and drove the index above 219,000 points.
Then, on Thursday, strong buying pressure pushed the index past 220,000 to close at 222,837 points.
Finally, on Friday, investors intensified buying and lifted the index by 1.30%.
In the end, the market closed at 225,722.49, marking five straight days of gains.
At the same time, the market extended its winning streak to 14 trading sessions.
Sector-Driven Rally
Across sectors, investors drove broadly positive performance throughout the week.
For instance, investors pushed industrial goods up by 7.70%, led by Lafarge Africa Plc and Dangote Cement Plc.
Similarly, buyers supported BUA Cement Plc, strengthening the sector’s performance.
In addition, investors drove banking stocks up by 6.81%.
Notably, strong demand lifted First HoldCo Plc and Zenith Bank Plc.
Likewise, buyers supported consumer goods, pushing the sector up by 5.25%.
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Specifically, investors drove gains in BUA Foods Plc and Nigerian Breweries Plc.
Movers And Outlook
Among individual stocks, investors pushed UACN Plc up by 42%.
At the same time, buyers drove strong gains in Nascon Allied Industries Plc.
On the other hand, sellers dragged Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Plc down sharply.
Meanwhile, corporate updates influenced investor decisions across the market.
For example, United Bank for Africa Plc and Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc released full-year 2025 results.
In addition, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc announced plans to raise ₦500 billion in capital.
Overall, large-cap stocks drove the rally and extended gains for the fourth straight week.
Looking ahead, if investors sustain momentum, they could push the index above 226,000 soon.
