CMFC, UPDC REIT, 8 others lead N5.37trn September market gain

Daily Trust | 06-10-2026 01:48am |

Critical Minerals Financing Corporation Plc, UPDC Real Estate Investment Trust and eight other stocks led the Nigerian Exchange higher in September as listed equities gained N5.37 trillion in market value. CMFC emerged as the best-performing stock with a 55.96 per cent average gain, while UPDC REIT ranked second with 45.42 per cent and Zichis Agro Allied Industry followed with 36.77 per cent. Other top gainers included NGX Group, Seplat Energy, VFD Group, ABC Transport, Eterna, Royal Exchange Assurance and Consolidated Hallmark Insurance. The performance came amid portfolio rebalancing, profit-taking and significant primary-market activity.

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