2026-01-01 06:10:00
Reporting by Punch indicates Nigerian equities ended 2025 with a strong finish, adding about ₦533bn to market value in the session.
The report described broad participation on the gainers’ list as investors positioned into year-end and ahead of early-2026 earnings expectations.
If momentum sustains into January, attention will likely shift to guidance, dividend narratives, and how rates/liquidity evolve.
A NAN-linked market recap also reported the same session gain and highlighted continued positive breadth into year-end.
MarketForces Africa likewise carried the update, describing the session as a notable wealth add for equity investors.
Echotitbits take:
The key question is whether this is a January continuation or a last-mile year-end squeeze. Watch institutional flows, money-market rates, and whether earnings surprises justify the valuations in the most crowded large-cap names.
Source: The Punch — January 1, 2026 (https://punchng.com/stock-market-closes-year-with-n533bn-gain/)
The Punch 2026-01-01
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