Nigerian Exchange delivered a 27.5% return over 10 weeks as investors continue to position in stocks with strong fundamentals, growth, and upside potential on the local bourse.

The British pound (GBPUSD) fell to 1.33 against the US dollar, the lowest since December 2025, as the UK economy

The Nigerian Eurobonds segment ended negatively, with average yields rising 4bps to 7.25%, reflecting reduced demand and cautious sentiment among global investors.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the era of companies holding on to their prospecting oil licences without developing their assets is now officially over.

The naira gained on Friday, closing at N1366 per dollar at the official market on Friday from N1371, following the latest round of FX market interventions.

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation topped N127 trillion on Friday, as equity investors recorded a gain of about N962 billion from trades executed on the platform.