The bull run continues as stock market investors earn N88 billion

The Nigerian stock market closed on a positive note on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as key indicators recorded marginal gains on the back of renewed buying interest in shares.

The market capitalization increased by N88 billion, or 0.06%, to N140.523 trillion from N140.435 trillion recorded on Monday.

The All-Share Index also advanced 135.97 points, or 0.06%, to close at 218,249.81, compared to 218,113.84 recorded on Monday.

The rally was largely driven by increased demand for stocks such as National Salt Company, Union Dicon Salt, WAPCO, Trans-Nationwide Express and UAC of Nigeria, among others.

The market’s year-to-date (YTD) return improved to 40.25%, while market breadth was negative, with 44 losses versus 25 gains.

On the losers chart, Legend Internet led with a decline of 9.92% to close at N5.63, Abbey Mortgage Bank fell 9.59% to N6.60, while Stanbic IBTC fell 8.96% to N154.50.

Access Corporation lost 8.83% to close at N29.95, and Veritas Kapital fell 7.50% to N1.85 per share.

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In contrast, National Salt Company topped the earnings chart with a 10% increase to N171.60, Union Dicon Salt rose 9.92% to N19.95, while WAPCO gained 9.64% to close at N273 per share.

Trans-Nationwide Express appreciated by 8.27% to N7.20, and Nigeria UAC advanced by 7.84% to N110 per share.

Market activity weakened at the close of trading, with total volume declining by 14.38% to 842.48 million shares valued at N44.86 billion, traded in 61,617 trades.

Access Corporation had the highest volume with 110.81 million shares, accounting for 13.15% of total revenue.

MTN Nigeria topped the value chart with transactions worth 6.55 billion naira, representing 14.60% of the total value traded.

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