Nigeria’s equities market has broken through the N100 trillion capitalisation barrier for the first time, closing at N101.8 trillion on Monday, January 5, 2026. The landmark moment comes as investors adjust to the country’s new tax regime, which took effect on January 1. The stock market recorded its highest daily rally in 2026 on Monday, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) rose by 1.74 percent at the close of trading to 159,215.48 points. “As the market enters the first full week of 2026, we expect the current momentum to persist, driven by
Nigeria’s equities market has broken through the N100 trillion capitalisation barrier for the first time, closing at N101.8 trillion on Monday, January 5, 2026. The landmark moment comes as investors adjust to the country’s new tax regime, which took effect on January 1. The stock market recorded its highest daily rally in 2026 on Monday, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) rose by 1.74 percent at the close of trading to 159,215.48 points. “As the market enters the first full week of 2026, we expect the current momentum to persist, driven by