It has been a particularly strong year for Nigerian stocks. The 

, which tracks the 30 largest and most active companies on the Nigerian Exchange, has gained 

, outperforming some of the world’s most renowned stock markets.

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The year started with subtle steps. The index drifted up modestly, gaining about 2.9% in the first quarter. Then things began to change. By mid-year, confidence returned, and the second quarter delivered more than a 12% jump. And in the third quarter? A surge of ~17% or more as earnings reports from major firms came in strong and investors took notice.

For comparison, the Dow Jones in America is up around 10%, the S&P 500 about 14%, and the FTSE 100 in London is roughly 18%. In other words, Nigeria’s top companies are quietly outperforming the world’s biggest markets.

You may ask, who’s leading this growth? A handful of firms have become standout stories.

That’s not a niche play. It’s spread across various sectors, including agriculture, consumer goods, and banking. When several sectors fire simultaneously, the index also catches fire.

This isn’t just “numbers on a screen.” It’s a real-life signal that the biggest companies in Nigeria are growing, the market is moving, and opportunities are emerging. 

If you’re a business owner, a young investor, or simply curious, this trend means you don’t have to look abroad for growth, you can start at home.

On NGN Market, you can track the NGX 30 live, explore which companies are driving the gains, and learn how your market is evolving.

NGX 30 soars 43% this year, outperforming the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and FTSE 100

We’re thrilled to share that NGN Market was recently featured on 

, one of Nigeria’s leading media platforms known for its purpose-driven storytelling and coverage of innovation across technology, business, and culture. 🎉

In the feature, the Villpress team highlighted how NGN Market is transforming access to real-time financial data in Nigeria. They explored our journey from struggling to find reliable market and forex information to building a platform that makes stock and currency data open, accurate, and accessible to everyone.

The story highlights our mission to simplify how Nigerians interact with financial information by bridging the gap between complex market data and everyday users, including investors, business owners, and policymakers.

Being recognized by a publication like Villpress means a lot to us. Their focus on purpose-driven innovation aligns perfectly with our vision for open financial data and a more transparent investment ecosystem in Nigeria.

We’re grateful to the Villpress editorial team for spotlighting our work, and to everyone who continues to support NGN Market on this journey.

We’re just getting started, and this recognition motivates us to keep pushing toward our goal of making Nigerian financial data 

NGN Market featured on Villpress news platform

Over the past 12 months, agriculture stocks in Nigeria have been defying expectations and delivering some of the strongest returns on the NGX. In H1 2025, the sector became the top performer in the market, posting a jaw-dropping 

 in market capitalization across its few listed players. 

, two palm oil giants whose financials are making waves even amid Nigeria’s challenging macro environment. 

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Presco, for instance, saw its revenue nearly double in 2024, with profits surging 

 on export demand and favorable pricing dynamics to grow its margins. 

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But it’s not all roses. The path is littered with risks: climate change, water scarcity, high input costs, poor logistics, and policy uncertainty all loom large.

For Nigerian investors, this moment is not just a flash in the pan. It may signal a structural shift — agriculture possibly becoming a sustained growth sector on the stock market, not just a niche. 

For Nigeria, if this translates into higher production, exports, and value-added processing, it could play a critical role in economic diversification and food security.

, we’re excited to track this unfolding trend. We’ll be giving you real-time data, performance insights, and alerts for agriculture stocks so you can see which names are leading, which ones lagging, and where the story might go next.

Why Nigeria’s agriculture stocks are exploding in 2025

We’re excited to share that NGN Market was recently featured on 

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Last week, we had the privilege of speaking with 

 from BusinessDay about how NGN Market started, the challenges we faced, and how we’re making it easier for everyone to explore the Nigerian stock market.

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During the interview, we discussed the motivation behind building 

 — a simple, free platform that enables people to track Nigerian stocks, view data, and make more informed financial decisions. We also shared our plans to roll out new features that will make the platform even more insightful and user-friendly.

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Being featured on BusinessDay, one of Nigeria’s leading business media outlets, is a huge milestone for us. It’s encouraging to see our mission of making financial data more transparent and accessible gaining wider recognition.

We’re deeply grateful to David Olujinmi and the BusinessDay team for the spotlight, and to everyone who’s been supporting NGN Market since day one.

We’re just getting started, and this feature fuels our drive to keep building, improving, and helping more Nigerians make smarter investment decisions.

NGN Market featured on BusinessDay TV and in BusinessDay newspaper

For a long time, we have noticed how difficult it is for people to easily access clear and reliable information about the Nigerian stock market. 

Most global platforms barely include Nigerian data, and local ones often feel outdated or complicated. So, we decided to build something simple that puts all of Nigeria’s stock market information in one place, cleanly presented and easy to understand.

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NGN Market is a free platform designed to help Nigerians explore, track, and understand the stock market without stress. 

Whether you’re someone just starting to learn about investing or you’ve been trading for years, our goal is to make information accessible, fast, and transparent.

Since our quiet launch, we’ve already seen exciting engagement with over 12,000 visits in our first week, with users spending an average of four minutes per session. This confirms what we believed from the start: 

Nigerians want better tools to follow and make sense of their local market

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bridge the gap between everyday people and financial data

. We aim to make it easier for students, professionals, and small business owners to assess the performance of Nigerian companies and make more informed decisions about their financial investments.

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This is just the beginning. We’re already working on new features that help users understand not just what’s happening, but 

We believe access to information should be free, simple, and useful. With NGN Market, we’re taking a small but meaningful step toward that goal.

, explore the data, and share your feedback — it helps us grow and build something truly valuable for Nigeria’s investing community.

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NGN Market featured on BusinessDay TV and in BusinessDay newspaper

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