The Nigerian All-Share Index powered to a 1.29% gain on the trading day that ended 9th February 2026, smashing the 173,000-point threshold.
This was a 2,218.7-point jump from an opening of 171,727.5 points to close at 173,946.22, as bullish momentum swept through large-cap counters, with Dangote Cement soaring 8.81%.
The rally came despite a drop in market activity, with volume declining to 775 million shares across 65,960 deals, down from 953 million shares exchanged on Friday.
