The Nigerian stock market ended the first half of 2026 as Africa's best performer, returning about 59.5% in dollars despite a June sell-off.

The ranking marks a remarkable turnaround for a market that only a year ago was struggling with currency volatility and weak foreign investor confidence.

As June draws to a close and Africa enters the second half of 2026, the continent's financial markets are ending the first six months of the year on a note of resilience and…

The market capitalisation rose by N653 billion, or 0.45 per cent, to N147.217 trillion from N146.564 trillion recorded on Monday.

The Nigerian stock market ended June on a bearish note, with investors losing a whopping N13.3 trillion in the value of their investments listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited…

The Nigerian stock market ended the first half of 2026 as Africa's best performer, returning about 59.5% in dollars despite a June sell-off.