The Nigerian stock market, as measured by the All-Share Index, closed in positive territory on August 7, 2025, gaining 756.85 points to settle at 146,570.7.
This marks a 0.52% increase from the previous close of 145,813.9, driven by broad-based buying interest.
Trading activity also picked up steam, with daily volume surging to 1.98 billion shares, a notable rise from 1.7 billion units recorded the previous day.
The overall value of listed equities rose accordingly, as market capitalization edged up to N92.7 trillion from N92.3 trillion, across 35,291 deals executed during the session.
Among the standout performers:
On the flip side:
In terms of volume, LINKASSURE and PRESTIGE saw the most activity, trading the highest number of shares for the day.
Market activity picked up significantly, with daily trading volume rising to 1.98 billion shares, up from 1.7 billion units recorded the previous day.
In terms of value, the day’s top trades were concentrated among heavyweight stocks:
The Stocks Worth Over One Trillion Naira (SWOOT) group posted a mixed performance:
On the losing end, BUACEMENT fell 4.37%, FIDELITY dropped 1.4%, while NIGERIAN BREWERIES declined 1.26%.
Among the FUGAZ banks:
ACCESSCORP slipped 0.36%, while FIRSTHOLDCO closed flat with no price change.
The market rally continues, with the All-Share Index holding strong above the 146,000 mark, driven by gains in select stocks.
If positive sentiment persists and the rally doesn’t lose steam, the index could be on course to test the 150,000 level soon.