The Nigerian Exchange closed higher on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, as the All-Share Index rose 0.19% to 254,762.81 points from 254,289.35 the previous day.
Market capitalisation also increased, moving from ₦165.107 trillion to ₦165.415 trillion by the end of the session.
Top Gainers
Transcorp Power led the advancers, climbing 9.97% to ₦203.00 from ₦184.60. Caverton Offshore Support Group followed with a 9.84% rise to ₦3.35, while E-Tranzact International gained 9.68% to close at ₦17.00.
Other notable gainers included Haldane McCall, up 7.36% to ₦3.50, and International Energy Insurance, up 7.27% to ₦1.77. Guaranty Trust Holding Company also advanced strongly, rising 5.13% to ₦123.00.
Top Losers
Eterna topped the decliners, falling 9.94% to ₦38.50 from ₦42.75. Sovereign Trust Insurance dropped 9.91% to ₦1.91, and Learn Africa shed 9.84% to ₦8.25.
Cornerstone Insurance lost **9.30%** to close at ₦3.90, while First Holdco declined 4.65% to ₦112.70.
Market Activity
Investors exchanged 552.29 million shares in 32,988 deals, reflecting solid participation across sectors. The modest index gain, supported by strength in selected power, financial and technology-related names, left the broader market in positive territory despite sharp losses in a handful of stocks.
