FTSE Russell reclassification fuels Nigerian equities to record 60.76% YTD gain

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Driven by the FTSE Russell reclassification, Nigerian equities have reached a record 60.76% year-to-date gain, with the NGX All-Share Index hitting an all-time high, reflecting robust market performance.

The Nigerian equities market entered a new chapter on Monday, September 21, 2026, after the NGX benchmark All-Share Index hit 250,156.80 points with the year-to-date returns reaching 60.76% after 0.14% daily gain, lifting total equities market capitalization to N162.39 trillion, the highest level ever seen in the twin performance indicators. The post FTSE Russell reclassification fuels Nigerian equities to record 60.76% YTD gain appeared first on Nairametrics.