Investors gained N1.76 trillion last trading week as the equity market continued to consolidate on its previous bullish run.
The market opened for trading on three occasions following the Federal Government’s decision to declare March 19 and March 20 as Public Holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The equity capitalisation increased to N129.1 trillion from N127.3 trillion recorded the previous week.
Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 1.39% to close the week at 201,156.86 points from the 198,407.30 points recorded the previous week.
The market performance was buoyed by strong showing from stocks like John Holt Plc, Bua Cement and Premier Paints Plc which performed credibly to secure their places among the top 10 stocks last week and positioned 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.
JOHN HOLT • 11.85 ▴ 1.05 (9.72%)
The current share price of John Holt Plc (JOHNHOLT) is N11.85. JOHNHOLT closed its last trading day (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) at N11.85 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 9.7% gain over its previous closing price of N10.80. John Holt began the year with a share price of N4.90 and has since gained 142% on that price valuation, ranking it ninth on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about JOHNHOLT knowing the stock has accrued 12% over the past four-week period—21st best on NGX.
John Holt is the 93rd most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Dec 17, 2025 – Mar 18, 2026). JOHNHOLT has traded a total volume of 35.3 million shares—in 4,000 deals—valued at N301 million over the period, averaging a volume of 560,133 shares (valued at N4.78 million) per session. A volume high of 4.12 million was achieved on January 22nd, and a low of 1,900 on December 24th, for the same period.
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BUA CEMENT • 326.70 0.00
The current share price of BUA Cement Plc (BUACEMENT) is N326.70. BUACEMENT closed its last trading day (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) at N326.70 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX). BUA Cement began the year with a share price of N178.50 and has since gained 83% on that price valuation, ranking it 21st on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about BUACEMENT knowing the stock has accrued an outstanding 61% over the past four-week period alone—third best on NGX.
BUA Cement is the 85th most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Dec 17, 2025 – Mar 18, 2026). BUACEMENT has traded a total volume of 76.5 million shares—in 79,072 deals—valued at N15.8 billion over the period, averaging a volume of 1.21 million shares (valued at N251 million) per session. A volume high of 7.07 million was achieved on February 10th, and a low of 203,276 on January 30th, for the same period.
PREMPAINTS • 23.40 0.00
The current share price of Premier Paints (PREMPAINTS) is N23.40. PREMPAINTS closed its last trading day (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) at N23.40 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX). Premier Paints began the year with a share price of N10.00 and has since gained 134% on that price valuation, ranking it 11th on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about PREMPAINTS knowing the stock has accrued an outstanding 113% over the past four-week period alone—second best on NGX.
Premier Paints is the 118th most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Dec 17, 2025 – Mar 18, 2026). PREMPAINTS has traded a total volume of 9.44 million shares—in 893 deals—valued at N174 million over the period, averaging a volume of 149,769 shares (valued at N2.77 million) per session. A volume high of 1.82 million was achieved on March 12th for the same period.
By: Babajide Okeowo
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