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Nigerian shares reach record as market value rises to N163.06tn

Source: Punch Nigeria · 24 Sep 2026, 01:27 UTC
Nigerian shares reach record as market value rises to N163.06tn
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Nigeria’s equities market has reached a new record, with the All-Share Index climbing to 251,191.02 points and total market capitalisation increasing to N163.06tn. Punch Nigeria reported the milestone without providing further detail on the trading session or individual share movements.

The Nigerian equities market reached a record high, with the All-Share Index rising to 251,191.02 points, Punch Nigeria reported. Market capitalisation also expanded to N163.06tn. The figures mark a new high for both measures, according to the supplied report.

The material does not identify the sectors, companies or transactions that drove the increase. It also does not provide the size of the day’s gain, trading volume or comparison with the previous record. The reported milestone indicates that the total value represented on the market increased alongside the benchmark index.

Further details about investor activity and the performance of individual stocks were not included in the available source material.

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