Investors in the Nigerian stock market gained N2.5 trillion at the close of trading last week.
This followed the growth in the market capitalization to N106.3 trillion during the period.
Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 2.36% to close the week at 166,129.50 from the 162,298.08 recorded the previous week.
The market performance was aided by a strong showing from stocks like NCR (Nigeria) Plc, SCOA Nig Plc, and Deap Capital Management & Trust Plc, which performed credibly to secure their places among the to 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.
NCR • 128.55 ▴ 11.65 (9.97%)
The current share price of NCR Nigeria (NCR) is N128.55. NCR closed its last trading day (Friday, January 16, 2026) at N128.55 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 10% gain over its previous closing price of N116.90. NCR began the year with a share price of N72.70 and has since gained 76.8% on that price valuation, ranking it sixth on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance.
NCR Nigeria is the 109th most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Oct 17, 2025 – Jan 16, 2026). NCR has traded a total volume of 8.34 million shares—in 4,071 deals—valued at N441 million over the period, with an average of 132,318 traded shares per session. A volume high of 1.03 million was achieved on November 14th, and a low of 2,009 on October 23rd, for the same period.
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DEAPCAP • 4.46 ▴ 0.40 (9.85%)
The current share price of Deap Capital Management & Trust (DEAPCAP) is N4.46. DEAPCAP closed its last trading day (Friday, January 16, 2026) at N4.46 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 9.9% gain over its previous closing price of N4.06. Deap Capital Management & Trust began the year with a share price of N1.90 and has since gained 135% on that price valuation, ranking it first on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about DEAPCAP knowing the stock has accrued an outstanding 158% over the past four-week period alone—best on NGX.
Deap Capital Management & Trust is the 37th most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Oct 17, 2025 – Jan 16, 2026). DEAPCAP has traded a total volume of 265 million shares—in 5,426 deals—valued at N753 million over the period, with an average of 4.21 million traded shares per session. A volume high of 47.7 million was achieved on January 15th, and a low of 60,454 on November 17th, for the same period.
SCOA • 14.90 ▴ 1.35 (9.96%)
The current share price of SCOA Nigeria (SCOA) is N14.90. SCOA closed its last trading day (Friday, January 16, 2026) at N14.90 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 10% gain over its previous closing price of N13.55. SCOA began the year with a share price of N7.10 and has since gained 110% on that price valuation, ranking it third on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance.
SCOA Nigeria is the 115th most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Oct 17, 2025 – Jan 16, 2026). SCOA has traded a total volume of 5.71 million shares—in 1,728 deals—valued at N47.6 million over the period, with an average of 90,618 traded shares per session. A volume high of 1.05 million was achieved on January 6th, and a low of 4,737 on December 31st, for the same period.
By: Babajide Okeowo
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