The Nigerian stock market dipped by 0.49 per cent on Thursday, August 28, 2025, translating to a loss of N438 billion for investors.
Selloffs in International Energy Insurance, Omatek Ventures, Ellah Lakes, Royal Exchange, Sunu Assurances, and 34 other declining equities drove the market’s negative performance.
The market capitalisation, which opened at N89.372 trillion, shed N438 billion to close at N88.934 trillion.
The All-Share Index also dropped by 0.49 per cent or 691.52 points, settling at 140,557.24 compared with 141,248.76 recorded on Wednesday.
Market breadth closed negative with 39 losers against 19 gainers.
International Energy Insurance topped the losers’ chart, shedding 9.62 per cent to N3.29, while Omatek Ventures fell by 8.97 per cent, closing at N1.32 per share.
Ellah Lakes lost 8.49 per cent to N13.68, while Royal Exchange dipped by 6.98 per cent, ending at N2 per share.
Sunu Assurances also declined by 6.42 per cent, closing at N5.54 per share.
Naira appreciates against dollar in official market
Conversely, SCOA Nigeria led the gainers’ chart with a 10 per cent rise, ending at N6.05, while RT Briscoe gained 9.80 per cent to N3.36.
NEM Insurance appreciated by 7.96 per cent, closing at N31.20, and NGX Group grew by 7.94 per cent to N57.80 per share.
McNichols gained 7.04 per cent, closing at N3.80 per share.
Analysis of trading activities showed an increase in market volume and value, though deals declined. 885.02 million shares worth N28.3 billion were exchanged in 26,163 transactions.
This contrasted with 682.9 million shares valued at N22.2 billion, traded in 28,695 transactions the previous session.
Champion Breweries led in volume with 201.1 million shares worth N3.47 billion.
Access Corporation followed with 102.18 million shares valued at N2.76 billion, while Guaranty Trust Holding traded 96.4 million shares worth N8.88 billion.
Sterling Nigeria transacted 90.8 million shares worth N726.6 million, while FirstHoldCo sold 46.3 million shares valued at N1.5 billion.
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