The Nigerian stock market achieved a significant milestone on Friday, June 13, 2025, as the Nigerian All-Share Index (ASI) climbed 770.43 points, closing at 115,429.54.
This marks a 0.67% daily gain and the first time the index has crossed the 115,000 mark, driven largely by a 7.53% rally in BUA Cement, a heavyweight in the market.
Market Performance Highlights
- Previous ASI: 114,659.11
- Current ASI: 115,429.54
- Day Change: +0.67%
- Year-to-Date (YTD) Performance: +12.15%
Market Capitalization: ₦72.8 trillion, maintaining its lead above the ₦72 trillion threshold
Top Gainers
Several stocks hit their daily upward limit of 10%, underscoring bullish sentiment across select sectors:
- MAYBAKER, +10.00%, closed at ₦15.40
- LIVING TRUST, +10.00%, closed at ₦5.72
- INFINITY, +10.00%, closed at ₦7.70
- STANBIC, +9.98% closed at ₦79.35
- MRS +9.94%, closed at ₦155.90
Top Losers
On the downside, a few stocks registered steep losses:
- NNFM, -10.00%, closed at ₦112.55
- CONOIL, -9.99%, closed at ₦241.50
- ENAMELWA, -9.98%, closed at ₦18.50
- UPL, -9.84%, closed at ₦5.50
- JOHNHOLT, -9.49%, closer at ₦6.20
Trading Activity Surges
Trading activity witnessed a remarkable increase:
Volume traded: 933.1 million shares, nearly double the 471 million traded in the previous session
Total deals: 20,500
Top 5 Most Traded Stocks (by Volume):
- TANTALIZERS, 420.4
- GTCO, 35.4
- ZENITHBANK, 34.7
- CWG, 29.8
- FIRSTHOLDCO, 27.2
Top 5 Most Traded Stocks (by Value):
- GTCO, 2.5 billion
- ZENITHBANK, 1.7 billion
- STANBIC, 1.4 billion
- OANDO, 1.02 billion
- TANTALIZERS, 0.946 billion
Sector Watch: SWOOTs & FUGAZ
SWOOTs (Stocks Worth Over One Trillion Naira):
- BUA CEMENT, +7.53%
- MTNN, +1.56%
- International Breweries, +0.95%
- Nigerian Breweries, -0.76%
FUGAZ Banking Giants:
- UBA, +1.69%
- GTCO, +0.70%
- ACCESSCORP, +0.45%
- ZENITHBANK, +0.20%
- FIRSTHOLDCO, -5.37%
Market outlook
The All-Share Index’s breakthrough above 115,000 reflects sustained bullish momentum in mid- and large-cap stocks.
Analysts believe that if current trends persist, the market could be poised to test the 120,000 level in the coming sessions.