Nigeria has finally crossed the N100trillion equities market capitalisation mark. The record feat at the close of trading on Monday January 5, 2026 happened as Nigerians brace for a year set to test investors reactions to Nigeria’s new tax laws which became effective on January 1. The stock market recorded the highest daily rally into 2026, 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
Nigeria has finally crossed the N100trillion equities market capitalisation mark. The record feat at the close of trading on Monday January 5, 2026 happened as Nigerians brace for a year set to test investors reactions to Nigeria’s new tax laws which became effective on January 1. The stock market recorded the highest daily rally into 2026, 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