The Nigerian All‑Share Index (ASI) wrapped up Tuesday’s session nearly flat, dropping just 6.3 points to settle at 147,710.96, down slightly from Monday’s 147,717.20. Market breadth was weak, trading volume fell to 495 million shares (from 624 million), but the overall market capitalization held firm at ₦93.7 trillion across 25,645 deals.
In the gainers’ column, Regalins led with a sharp 8.82% rise to ₦1.48, while Prestige Assurance notched a 6.71% gain to ₦1.75. They were joined by Wapic (+6.45%), LegendInt (+5.45%), and CWG (+4.74%) as the top five advancers.
On the flip side, AustinLaz slid 7.94% to ₦2.90, and Fidson fell 6.67% to ₦40.60. Additional losers included Deapcap, Caverton, and Berger, with declines between 5–6.7%.
Fidelity Bank and Chams Holdings were the most actively traded by volume, with 50.9 million and 37.3 million shares, respectively. Tantalizers, AccessCorp, and SovrenIns also made it into the top five. On the value side, MTN Nigeria led transactions at ₦2.4 billion, followed by Dangote Cement, Lafarge Africa (WAPCO), Zenith Bank, and Aradel Holding.
Despite the virtually unchanged close, analysts believe the market’s bullish momentum remains intact. The ASI has reclaimed and continues to hold above key thresholds at 146,000 and 147,000, suggesting sustained investor interest, especially in mid‑ and large‑cap stocks, could drive gains ahead.
