The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish momentum in the week ended March 27, 2026, driven largely by strong investor demand across mid- and small-cap stocks, with several equities posting double-digit gains.
Top performing Nigerian stocks (week ended March 27, 2026):
Premier Paints Plc – led the gainers with a strong weekly appreciation, continuing its rally from earlier in March
BUA Cement Plc – maintained upward momentum, supported by sustained buying interest and market expansion
John Holt Plc – recorded significant gains amid renewed investor positioning in industrial stocks
Guinea Insurance Plc – posted notable price appreciation during the week
FTN Cocoa Processors Plc – featured among top advancers as speculative demand increased
Additional strong performers observed within the period and surrounding trading sessions include:
Eterna Plc – surged on oil and gas sector strength
Aradel Holdings Plc – recorded significant gains alongside energy stocks
Oando Plc – benefited from renewed interest in upstream plays Market context:
The rally was supported by:
Continued expansion of the NGX All-Share Index, which crossed major psychological thresholds above 200,000 points
Strong sectoral performance, particularly in oil & gas and industrial goods Increased institutional and retail participation in high-growth and speculative counters Overall, the week was characterized by aggressive buying in mid-tier equities and momentum-driven trades, reinforcing the broader upward trend in the Nigerian stock market.
Source: Nairametrics
