The Nigerian Exchange Limited closed trading on Tuesday on a positive note, with investors gaining over ₦515 billion as key market indicators rebounded from the previous day’s losses.
Data from the Exchange’s official trading report for March 31, 2026, showed that total market capitalisation rose to ₦129.21 trillion, up from ₦128.69 trillion recorded on Monday.
Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) climbed to 201,287.78 points, marking a strong recovery from 200,484.43 points in the prior session.
The latest performance represents the highest index level recorded within the five-day trading window, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the equities market.
Mixed Performance Across Indices
Trading data showed a mixed performance across sectoral indices:
- The NGX 30 Index, which tracks the top-performing companies, advanced to 7,305.26 points
- The NGX Premium Index also posted gains, rising to 21,786.42 points
However, some key sectors closed lower:
- The NGX Banking Index declined to 1,860.75 points
- The NGX Insurance Index dropped further to 1,231.42 points
- The NGX AFR Bank Value Index also fell to 4,368.26 points
Meanwhile, the Oil and Gas Index recorded a marginal increase to 4,385.20 points, reflecting mild investor interest in energy stocks amid global oil market tensions.
