Nigerian Markets Booming , Equities, Fixed Income Assets Attract Investors Interest
The Nigerian Exchange continued its bullish momentum on Thursday, October 16, 2025, as positive investor sentiment drove gains across equities and fixed income markets. The NGX All-Share Index closed higher at 148,355.04 points, up 0.41%, extending its climb past the 145,000 mark earlier this month. This upward trend reflects sustained buying interest, particularly from institutional investors positioning ahead of Q3 earnings season.
Market capitalisation for listed equities rose to N94.17 trillion, supported by strong demand in key sectors including banking, oil & gas, telecommunications, and industrials. The fixed income market also advanced, closing at N51.51 trillion, driven by stable macroeconomic indicators, moderate inflation trends, and healthy liquidity levels. Pension funds and other institutional players continue to allocate capital into bonds, particularly in the medium-tenor space, where yields remain attractive.
Investor appetite remains strong amid expectations of solid Q3 earnings, particularly from Tier-1 banks and large-cap industrials. Foreign and domestic inflows have also benefited from improving external sentiment, with the naira holding steady and global rate expectations turning more favourable for frontier markets like Nigeria.
While Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) saw a slight dip to N1.95 billion, suggesting some rotation into actively traded instruments, overall market activity points to a confident and selective risk-on environment.
With the All-Share Index eyeing the 150,000-point level and fixed income markets buoyed by stable yields, investors are clearly positioning for continued strength in the final quarter of the year. The outlook remains positive, though selective positioning and attention to macro and policy risks will be key in navigating the weeks ahead. #Nigerian Markets Booming , Equities, Fixed Income Assets Attract Investors Interest#
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