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Nigerian stocks rally again as investors gain N1.66tn, market cap crosses N136tn
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The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish momentum on Thursday, delivering a fresh massive gains of N1.663 trillion to investors as market capitalization surged beyond the N136 trillion mark.
At the close of trading, total market value rose by 1.23 percent to N136.435 trillion, up from N134.772 trillion recorded at the start of the session.
In the same vein, the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 2,583.61 points, representing a 1.23 percent increase, to settle at 211,901.02, compared to 209,317.41 in the previous trading day.
The market’s Year-To-Date (YTD) return strengthened further to 36.17 percent, while sentiment remained positive as 45 stocks posted gains against 20 decliners.
Leading the gainers’ table were Trans-Nationwide Express and Guinea Insurance, both appreciating by 10 per cent to close at N5.50 and N1.21 per share, respectively. Aradel rose by 9.99 percent to N1,547.50; Ecobank Transnational gained 9.97 percent to close at N61.20, while Daar Communications climbed 9.93 percent to N1.66 per share.
On the losers’ side, Ikeja Hotel topped the chart with a 9.73 per cent decline to N33.40. WAPIC followed with an 8.77 per cent drop to N2.60, while CAP shed 8.61 per cent to close at N95 per share. International Energy Insurance and McNichols also recorded losses of 8.18 per cent and 5.82 per cent, respectively.
Trading activity, however, slowed during the session. Total volume traded declined by 17.19 percent to 584.96 million shares valued at N34.76 billion across 45,559 deals.
Zenith Bank emerged as the most actively traded stock, accounting for 61.74 million shares worth N7.60 billion, representing 10.55 per cent and 21.86 per cent of total volume and value, respectively.
The latest performance extends the market’s winning streak to four consecutive sessions, following a strong N2.28 trillion gain recorded on Wednesday.
Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today 27 January 2023(Black Market)
The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 28th May 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.
NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.
Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market.
What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 28th May 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1393 and buy at ₦1385 on Thursday, 28th May, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1393
Buying Rate ₦1385
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1376
Lowest Rate ₦1374
The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 26th May 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.
Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market.
What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 26th May 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦11395 and buy at ₦1385 on Tuesday, 26th May, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1395
Buying Rate ₦1385
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1377
Lowest Rate ₦1373
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, grew by 3.89 percent in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, as the non-oil sector accounted for 96.08 percent.
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, disclosed this in its GDP report for Q1 2026 released on Monday.
The Q1 GDP figure is higher than the 3.13 percent recorded in the similar period in 2025.
Details of the report showed that nominal GDP stood at N110.79 trillion, while in real terms it is N51.26 trillion as of Q1 2026.
NBS further said that the services sector contributed more to the aggregate GDP at 57.73 percent in the period under review.
However, when compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, the country’s GDP slowed by 0.10 percent.
“Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.89 percent (YoY) in real terms in Q1 2026, higher than the 3.13 percent recorded in Q1 2025.
“In terms of share of the GDP, the services sector contributed more to the aggregate GDP in Q1 2026 at 57.73%,” NBS stated.
The report showed that the oil sector contributed 3.92 percent while the non-oil sector accounted for 96.08 percent.
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