Equity Market Takes a Breather as Activity Moderates

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January 22, 2026/United Capital Report

Equities Market Summary

Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a negative note following share price depreciation in ACCESSCORP (-3.92%) and WAPCO (-5.06%). As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) fell by 0.52% to settle at 165,397.37 points.

Year-to-date returns settled at 6.29%, while market capitalisation closed at N105.89tn. Activity level in the market declined with the total value and volume of stocks traded falling by 15.01% and 6.62% to settle at N21.19bn and 768.26mn units respectively.

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