Nigeria’s stock transactions rose to N4.14 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly value in the country’s history. This surge highlights a massive increase in liquidity, with the single-quarter value nearly doubling the N2.23 trillion recorded during the same period in 2025. This performance signals a profound shift in market participation across the nation. In January, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded equities deals worth N861.9 billion. These transactions rose to N1.54 trillion in February and reached N1.74
Nigeria’s stock transactions rose to N4.14 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly value in the country’s history. This surge highlights a massive increase in liquidity, with the single-quarter value nearly doubling the N2.23 trillion recorded during the same period in 2025. This performance signals a profound shift in market participation across the nation. In January, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded equities deals worth N861.9 billion. These transactions rose to N1.54 trillion in February and reached N1.74