Nigeria’s stock market faces tougher second half after record H1 rally

Nigeria's stock market is likely to enter a more challenging second half (H1) after delivering stronger-than-expected gains in the first six months of 2026, with analysts warning that sustaining the rally will depend less on reform optimism and more on corporate earnings, inflation and monetary poli

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Nigeria’s stock market faces tougher second half after record H1 rally

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