As 2026 gathers pace, Nigeria’s equity market is shifting away from the era of ‘cheap money’ into a phase that demands more deliberate and selective investing. Market strategists say investors are no longer simply chasing the biggest names on the exchange. Instead, portfolios are increasingly tilted towards high-growth opportunities, especially small-cap stocks that could outperform the broader market. Custom Street analysts’ 2026 ‘must-own’ lists, which collectively feature 40 stocks, reflect a focus on high-conviction picks considered c
As 2026 gathers pace, Nigeria’s equity market is shifting away from the era of ‘cheap money’ into a phase that demands more deliberate and selective investing. Market strategists say investors are no longer simply chasing the biggest names on the exchange. Instead, portfolios are increasingly tilted towards high-growth opportunities, especially small-cap stocks that could outperform the broader market. Custom Street analysts’ 2026 ‘must-own’ lists, which collectively feature 40 stocks, reflect a focus on high-conviction picks considered c