April 07, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market resumed trading on Tuesday on a positive note following the public holiday, as investors pushed key indicators higher despite mixed sentiment across stocks.
At the close of trading, the market capitalisation advanced from ₦129.806 trillion at the opening of the session to ₦130.014 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) rose from 201,698.89 points to close at 202,023.10 points.
Market breadth remained negative as the session recorded 24 gainers against 37 losers, reflecting selective buying interest across the market.
TOP GAINERS FOR THE SESSION
1 TRANSEXPR 9.86 percent (N2.84 to N3.12).
2 OMATEK 9.76 percent (N2.05 to N2.25).
3 CADBURY 9.53 percent (N68.70 to N75.25).
4 FIRSTHOLDCO 9.10 percent (N50.00 to N54.55).
5 FTGINSURE 6.50 percent (N1.23 to N1.31).
TOP LOSERS FOR THE SESSION
1 TRANSEXPR -10.00 percent (N2.84 to N3.12).
2 OMATEK -9.95 percent (N2.05 to N2.25).
3 CADBURY -9.87 percent (N68.70 to N75.25).
4 FIRSTHOLDCO -9.71 percent (N50.00 to N54.55).
5 FTGINSURE -9.68 percent (N1.23 to N1.31).
Meanwhile, several equities including Dangote Cement, Seplat Energy, Custodian Investment, Julius Berger, and Golden Guinea Brewery closed flat at the end of the trading session.
The positive close signals sustained investor interest in selected counters as the market begins a new trading week, with analysts expecting continued cautious positioning as investors digest macroeconomic signals and corporate earnings expectations.
Ogochukwu Onwaeze is a writer specializing in business and economic journalism. At THEWILL News Media, she translates market trends, financial developments, and policy shifts into clear and engaging stories.
