Cardano (ADA) price climbed by approximately 5% in 24 hours to $0.1663, outperforming a broader market up 1.15%, primarily driven by anticipation of today’s major network upgrade.

XRP price climbed slightly as the token set the stage for the next rally, with investors pricing in Ripple’s expanded access to European markets.

Oil prices are on track for a weekly gain of more than 13% as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran revived concerns over potential disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Naira rallied, closing the trading week stronger on Friday, appreciating to N1,380.18 against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market.

Transcorp Power posted about N55 billion in pre-tax profit in the first half of the financial year 2026, amid operational challenges stemming from recurring vandalism of transmission infrastructure.

FirstHoldco Plc extended its remarkable bullish run, advancing from an intraday high of N87.25 to settle at a new all-time closing high of N95.95 per share, reinforcing its position as one of the Nigerian Exchange’s strongest-performing banking stocks.