Lagos, Nigeria | September 16, 2025
The Nigerian All-Share Index (ASI) closed lower on Tuesday, shedding 112.20 points to settle at 141,546.8, representing a 0.08% decline from Monday’s close of 141,659.0. The downturn was accompanied by a slowdown in market activity, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
Trading volume fell to 414.9 million shares, down from 555.1 million shares the previous session, while market capitalization decreased slightly to ₦89.55 trillion from ₦89.62 trillion.
Top Market Movers:
Gainers: CUSTODIAN (+9.94%) and MULTIVERSE (+9.68%)
Losers: AUSTINLAZ (-6.27%) and DEAPCAP (-5.56%)
The day’s activities highlight a modest decline in the market, with reduced participation across sectors. Analysts noted that such fluctuations are typical in periods of cautious trading, as investors await market-moving news.