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MARKET OVERVIEW & WEEKLY COMMENTARY — 1st–5th JUNE 2026

The NGX week of 1–5 June 2026 was the most broadly negative since the market’s all-time high of 252,508 points on 13 May 2026, as
sustained profit-taking dragged the NGX All-Share Index down 3.11% to settle at 242,593.31 points shedding 7,792 points and erasing
approximately ₦4.91 trillion in market capitalisation. The week also marked the first full trading week under Nigeria’s new T+1 settlement
regime, which commenced on 1 June. Investor sentiment was firmly negative across the first four sessions, with decliners consistently
outpacing gainers before a partial recovery on Friday when 39 stocks advanced against 11 decliners. International Energy Insurance PLC
led the weekly gainers at +60.62% to ₦7.26 a remarkable surge that extended its multi-week run followed by Abbey Mortgage Bank
(+47.24%), Sovereign Trust Insurance (+20.61%), Tantalizers (+18.40%), and Airtel Africa (+10.00% to ₦3,655.70). On the decliners
side, BUA Cement led weekly losses after its maximum -10.00% daily decline on Monday, while Aradel Holdings plunged -9.51% and
Eterna fell -9.85% on Thursday alone dragging the Oil & Gas Index down 4.90% in a single session. Trans-Nationwide Express, John
Holt, and Red Star Express also featured prominently among the week’s decliners.

Naira Gains Ground Against the British Pound

The Nigerian naira strengthened against the British pound during the first week of June, reflecting continued support from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s monetary and foreign exchange management measures. According to official market data, the naira closed at approximately ₦1,823 per pound sterling on June 5, improving from levels above ₦1,840/£ recorded at the beginning …

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MARKET OVERVIEW & WEEKLY DIGEST (25th–29th May 2026)

The NGX week of 25–29 May 2026 was characterised by a significant moderation in gains, with the top gainers posting comparatively modest advances relative to the prior weeks’ spectacular rallies a clear signal that the market is entering a consolidation phase. International Energy Insurance PLC led the gainers at +32.55% to ₦4.52, followed by Sovereign Trust Insurance (+20.61%), which reversed its prior week’s -22.45% decline in a sharp bounce. Tantalizers PLC gained +18.40%, while Airtel Africa surged +10.00% to ₦3,655.70 a notable move for one of the NGX’s highest-priced stocks. NEM Insurance (+9.67%) and Union Dicon Salt (+9.45%) rounded out a week where insurance and consumer staples dominated the gainers. On the decliners side, Dangote Sugar Refinery led losses at -18.22% to ₦71.15 reversing much of its prior-week gain while The Initiates PLC shed -15.98% and CAP PLC continued its retracement at -10.00% to ₦179.10. Transcorp Power (-9.97%) and Fidelity Bank (-9.79%) also featured prominently.

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DPH CAPITAL MARKETS DIGEST (11th–15th May 2026)

The NGX week of 11–15 May 2026 saw a powerful rotation into paints, media, healthcare, and real estate names, with Berger Paints PLC leading the gainers at +55.57% to ₦168.95 extending the paints sector re-rating that began with CAP PLC the prior week. SCOA Nigeria PLC surged +45.92%, while Daar Communications (+42.41%) and Fidson Healthcare (+32.52%) signalled broadening market breadth across consumer and healthcare names. Learn Africa (+32.32%), Mecure Industries (+30.72%), and Chams Holding (+29.03%) rounded out a diverse top ten. On the decliners side, Zichis Agro Allied Industries led losses at -11.78% to ₦29.43 a natural pullback after three consecutive weeks of extraordinary gains totalling over 170%. The Initiates PLC (-10.03%) and NPF Microfinance Bank (-10.00%) also featured, while Stanbic IBTC Holdings continued to face selling pressure at -7.91% to ₦163.00.

MARKET OVERVIEW & WEEKLY COMMENTARY — 27th–30th APRIL 2026

The NGX week of 27th–30th April 2026 saw continued momentum in consumer goods and industrials, with Zichis Agro Allied Industries leading the gainers at +39.62% to ₦21.78 building on its 25.71% gain the prior week, confirming sustained institutional interest in the agro-allied sector. The Initiates PLC surged +33.04%, followed by UACN PLC (+27.82% to ₦181.50) extending its remarkable two-week rally that has now seen the conglomerate gain over 80% from ₦100. BUA Cement (+24.78%), CAP PLC (+22.53%), and Lafarge Africa (+18.68%) continued the industrials and building materials rotation. On the decliners side, United Bank for Africa led losses at -22.27%, reflecting broad profit-taking in banking stocks following their strong prior-week performance. Royal Exchange PLC shed -20.00%, while Trans-Nationwide Express reversed its prior-week gains with a -18.99% drop.

MARKET OVERVIEW & WEEKLY COMMENTARY — (20th–24th APRIL 2026)

The NGX week of 20–24 April 2026 delivered a notable rotation back into mid-to-large cap consumer goods and conglomerates, with UACN PLC leading the gainers at +42.00% to ₦142.00 the most significant weekly gain by a blue-chip conglomerate in recent months. Union Dicon Salt (+32.73%), NASCON Allied Industries (+32.63%), and Trans-Nationwide Express (+30.58%) rounded out a strong top four, all exceeding 30% weekly gains. Notably, Lafarge Africa (+21.36%), PZ Cussons (+18.81%), First HoldCo (+17.19%), and Unilever Nigeria (+17.13%) also featured signalling broad institutional buying across Consumer Goods, Industrials, and Financial Services. On the decliners side, Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank led losses at -50.79%, reflecting the extreme volatility that continues to characterise low-cap mortgage and insurance stocks. Stanbic IBTC Holdings shed -13.82% to ₦162.50, the most notable large-cap decliner of the week.

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NGX Extends Trading Hours

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced an extension of its daily trading hours in a move aimed at deepening market activity, improving liquidity, and broadening investor participation in Nigeria’s capital market. The new trading schedule will take effect from Monday, 27 April 2026, following regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria.

DPH CAPITAL MARKETS DIGEST

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) enters the week of 20 April on extraordinary momentum. The All-Share Index (ASI) closed last Friday 17 April at a new all-time high of 217,167.57 points a weekly gain of +6.20% (+12,679 points), marking the 12th consecutive bullish trading session. Market capitalisation surged to ₦139.8 trillion, representing a gain of ₦8.89 trillion in a single week. The Banking sector led with +11.85% for the week and Oil & Gas gained +17.59%, driven by Zenith Bank, GTCO, Seplat, and Aradel. Q1 2026 delivered N29.83 trillion in total market gains the largest first-quarter gain in Nigeria’s stock market history. The NGX ASI is up approximately 40% year-to-date, establishing Nigeria as one of the world’s best-performing equity markets in 2026.

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