The equity market began 2025 on a positive note, with the Nigerian Exchange recording a gain of N155bn as the All Share Index appreciated by 0.25 per cent. The index closed at 103,180.14 points, up from 102,926.40, marking year-to-date, month-to-date, and week-to-date gains of 0.25 per cent, 0.25 per cent, and 1.02 per cent, respectively.