Nigerian equities rally continues with N1.38 trillion gains as FTSE Russell lift sentiment

NAIRAMETRICS | 28-08-2026 07:17pm |

The Nigerian equities market extended its rebound on Friday, August 28, 2026, recording its strongest single-session gain in three weeks. Broad-based buying across banking, oil and gas, and commodity stocks lifted the benchmark index significantly. The rally added N1.38 trillion in market capitalization, driven by positive sentiment following FTSE Russell's review. This marks a continued recovery for the market.

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