The Nigerian stock market ended Friday, 12th December 2025, in the green, rising 1,482.64 points to close at 149,433.2, boosted by gains in heavyweights MTN and International Breweries.
Tracked by the All-Share Index, the market gained 1.00%, rising from the previous session’s close of 147,950.6, supported by a slight increase in trading volume.
Daily market volume edged up to 571 million shares, compared to 529 million shares recorded the previous day.
Market capitalization also mirrored the gain, reaching N95.2 trillion across 20,418 deals, up from N94.3 trillion a day earlier.
Guinness and Morrison led the gainers’ chart, rising 10.00% and 9.84%, while eTranzact and Chellaram slipped 10.00% and 9.90%, respectively.
Access Holdings and Consolidated Hallmark topped the volume chart.
SWOOTs reflected a bullish tone during the session:
Among the FUGAZ names:
On the upside, FIRSTHOLD gained 0.32%.
Market outlook
The All-Share Index is edging closer to 150,000 points as bullish momentum returns to large-cap stocks.
If sustained buying interest spreads across more mid- and large-cap counters, the market could surpass this level, eyeing highs above 155,000 points.