The Nigerian Stock Exchange closed Wednesday’s session with reduced trading activity, as market participants exchanged 752.4 million shares valued at approximately N29.6 billion across 55,739 transactions, news.ng reports.
The day’s figures revealed a mixed performance compared to Tuesday’s trading. While share volume dropped by 33% and turnover fell 12%, the number of deals executed rose by 13%, suggesting increased transaction fragmentation despite lower overall activity.
The exchange’s total market capitalization stood at N106.8 trillion at the close of trading.
Of the 131 listed equities that changed hands during the session, 47 advanced while 28 declined, reflecting a generally positive market sentiment despite the reduced volumes.
According to market data, Academy Press emerged as the day’s top performer, surging 10% to close at 8.25 naira per share. NCR Nigeria followed closely with a 9.98% gain, while Tripple Gee & Co. and Tantalizers posted gains of 9.95% and 9.93% respectively.
On the declining side, May & Baker Nigeria suffered the steepest loss, shedding 9.79% to finish at 28.55 naira per share. Coronation Insurance, Livestock Feeds, and PZ Cussons Nigeria also experienced significant selloffs, declining by 6.76%, 6.67%, and 6.52% respectively.
Access Holdings dominated trading volumes with 53.4 million shares changing hands, making it the most actively traded stock of the session. Lasaco Assurance followed with 39 million shares, while Veritas Kapital Assurance and Tantalizers recorded volumes of 32.8 million and 30.1 million shares respectively.
The divergence between declining volumes and rising deal counts may indicate shifting investor behaviour as market participants adjust their strategies in the early weeks of 2026.
