LAGOS — The Nigerian Exchange gained N63.73 trillion in the first nine months of 2026, with market capitalisation rising from N99.38 trillion to N163.11 trillion by 30 September. The All-Share Index rose 61.43 per cent to 251,211.67 points. September alone added N5.37 trillion. Nigeria regained frontier market status from FTSE Russell on 21 September. Analysts credited investor confidence and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO.