Trading

The Nigerian Exchange has announced an extension of its daily trading hours, with the market now set to close at 4:00 pm following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission. Previously, trading ran from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, but starting Monday, April 27, 2026, sessions will begin at 9:00 am and end at 4:00 pm on weekdays….

The Nigerian stock market experienced a significant boost in equity trading activity in June 2025, with total transactions reaching ₦778.65 billion, a 120% year-on-year increase from ₦354.55 billion recorded in June 2024. According to data released Tuesday by the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the surge was primarily driven by heightened domestic investor participation, which accounted…