Stock Market Gains N159.8bn Amid Demand for Nestle Nigeria, 19 Others

THISDAYLIVE | 15-09-2026 12:42am |

The Nigerian stock market started the week positively, with gains in Nestle Nigeria and 19 other stocks driving the overall capitalisation up by N159.8 billion. The NGX All-Share Index rose by 0.10 per cent to close at 243,299.24 basis points, while market capitalisation increased to N157.747 trillion. Sectoral performance was mixed, with the Banking index advancing while Insurance, Consumer Goods, and Oil & Gas indices declined. Investor sentiment was negative as 28 losers outpaced 19 gainers.

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