The Nigerian stock market recorded a gain of N3.2 trillion for investors during the week, attributed to renewed interest in sectors such as banking, telecommunications, and oil and gas, according to Premium Times Business.

The Nigerian stock market experienced a decline of 1.21% last week as investors opted to take profits, despite an increase in trading activity. Financial services stocks were the primary contributors to this downturn, with ten companies leading the decliners, according to Legit.ng.

Nigerian equities continued their correction into the first week of July 2026, although there was a notable rebound on Friday. This trend was attributed to ongoing profit-taking in the industrial goods sector, according to Nairametrics.

Nigeria and France are enhancing their collaboration in agribusiness, with an emphasis on value chains, logistics, and agro-processing aimed at unlocking Nigeria's agricultural potential.

Premium Times has named Stanbic IBTC, Mutual Benefits and Aradel among its top stock picks for the week in its Nigerian equities investment guide. The publication stressed that the selection is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation, but rather a general guide for investors. It advised readers to consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions based on the highlighted stocks.

The Nigerian equities market continued its bullish run on Monday, with overall market capitalisation crossing N160 trillion for the first time, according to Leadership. The All-Share Index gained 707.34 points, or 0.29 per cent, to close at 247,699.78 points, while market capitalisation rose by N1.041 trillion to N160.600 trillion. The gains were buoyed by the listing of 8.09 billion shares, the report said.