The Nigerian equities market crossed the N100 trillion-mark last week as investors gain N3.8 trillion in one week.
The All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 3.71% to close the week at 162,298.08 from the 156,492.36 recorded the previous week.
The market performance was aided by a strong showing from stocks like Multiverse Mining And Exploration Plc, McNichols Plc, and May & Baker Nigeria Plc, which performed credibly to secure their places among the top ten best-performing stocks last week, positioning themselves as stocks to watch in the new week.
Kindly note that this is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation. It is advisable to consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.
MULTIVERSE • 23.40 ▴ 2.10 (9.86%)
The current share price of Multiverse Mining & Exploration (MULTIVERSE) is N23.40. MULTIVERSE closed its last trading day (Friday, January 9, 2026) at N23.40 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 9.9% gain over its previous closing price of N21.30. Multiverse Mining & Exploration began the year with a share price of 13.35 NGN and has since gained 75.3% on that price valuation, ranking it first on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about MULTIVERSE knowing the stock has accrued an outstanding 112% over the past four-week period alone—fifth best on NGX.
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Multiverse Mining & Exploration is the 103rd most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Oct 10, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026).
MULTIVERSE has traded a total volume of 13.9 million shares—in 1,832 deals—valued at N206 million over the period, with an average of 220,575 traded shares per session. A volume high of 1.92 million was achieved on January 7th, and a low of 5,415 on December 2nd, for the same period.
MAYBAKER • 28.80 ▴ 2.60 (9.92%)
The current share price of May & Baker Nigeria (MAYBAKER) is N28.80. MAYBAKER closed its last trading day (Friday, January 9, 2026) at N28.80 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 9.9% gain over its previous closing price of N26.20. May & Baker began the year with a share price of N19.00 NGN and has since gained 51.6% on that price valuation, ranking it fourth on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about MAYBAKER knowing the stock has accrued an outstanding 73% over the past four-week period alone—11th best on NGX.
May & Baker Nigeria is the 82nd most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Oct 10, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026). MAYBAKER has traded a total volume of 60.3 million shares—in 8,579 deals—valued at N1.19 billion over the period, with an average of 957,571 traded shares per session. A volume high of 5.8 million was achieved on January 6th, and a low of 114,502 on November 14th, for the same period.
MCNICHOLS • 5.50 ▴ 0.50 (10%)
The current share price of McNichols Plc (MCNICHOLS) is N5.50. MCNICHOLS closed its last trading day (Friday, January 9, 2026) at N5.50 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 10% gain over its previous closing price of N5.00. McNichols began the year with a share price of N3.27 and has since gained 68.2% on that price valuation, ranking it second on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about MCNICHOLS knowing the stock has accrued an outstanding 105% over the past four-week period alone—sixth best on NGX.
McNichols is the 45th most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Oct 10, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026). MCNICHOLS has traded a total volume of 180 million shares—in 4,982 deals—valued at N585 million over the period, with an average of 2.86 million traded shares per session. A volume high of 17.3 million was achieved on January 7th, and a low of 183,910 on October 13th, for the same period.
By: Babajide Okeowo
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