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eTranzact leads NGX tech stocks with 10% gain as market rises 0.47%

The Nigerian equities market rose on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with the All-Share Index (ASI) gaining 1,200.24 points, or 0.47%, to close at 254,083.02 points. The post eTranzact leads NGX tech stocks with 10% gain as market rises 0.47% appeared first on Nairametrics .

On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Nigerian equities market experienced a slight gain, with the All-Share Index (ASI) increasing by 0.47%. The benchmark index closed at 254,083.02 points, up from 252,882.78 points the previous day. During the trading session, a total of 654.28 million shares valued at N57.36 billion were traded across 35,821 deals.

Technology stocks showed mixed performance, with eTranzact International leading the gains, followed by Legend Internet and Chams. Omatek Ventures was the only stock to decline, while MTN Nigeria, Airtel Africa, Computer Warehouse Group, and NCR Nigeria closed unchanged. eTranzact International saw a 10% rise, closing at N17.60, up from N16.00.

The stock traded between N3.22 and N3.34 throughout the session. Omatek Ventures fell by 0.74%, closing at N1.35, down one kobo from its previous closing price of N1.36. NCR Nigeria remained unchanged at N161.20. This performance follows a bearish close on Wednesday, and recent company developments, such as eTranzact's ownership transition, provide additional context for investors tracking technology and telecommunications stocks.

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