The Nigerian Exchange Limited opened the week on a bullish note, as the All-Share Index gained 0.31 per cent on Monday, adding N193bn to investors’ wealth.
At the close of trading, the ASI rose by 372.21 points to 121,361.87, compared to 120,989.66 in the previous session.
Market capitalisation increased to N76.5tn from N76.3tn, reflecting renewed investor interest.
The positive performance was driven by price appreciation in large- and mid-cap stocks, particularly in consumer goods, banking, and insurance sectors. Investor sentiment remained upbeat ahead of the half-year earnings season.