The Nigerian equities market began the week and the new month in the red zone on Monday, September 1, 2025, as investors lost N363 billion after five hours of trading.
This follows a dip in the share prices of stocks like Ellah Lakes Plc, Eterna Plc and Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc, among others, on the trading floor.
The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) decreased to 139,722.19 points from the 140,295.49 points, which were recorded on the previous trading day.
After five hours of trading at the capital market, the equity capitalisation decreased to N88.406 trillion from N88.769 trillion, which the bourse recorded on Friday, August 29, 2025.
The market breadth was negative with 15 stocks advancing, 33 stocks declining, and 99 stocks remaining unchanged in 33,859 deals.
Sovereign Insurance Plc, Scoa Nigeria and Cornerstone Insurance Plc led other gainers with 10%, 9.83% and 7.98% growth each in prices to close at N2.86, N6.59, and N6.90 from the previous N2.60, N6.00 and N6.39 per share.