
February 19, 2026/United Capital Report
Market Summary:
- Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note due to share price appreciation in GUINNESS (+9.38%) and MTNN (+4.00%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 1.39% to settle at 193,073.57 points.
- Year to date returns rose to 24.07%
- Market capitalisation also rose by 1.39% to close at N123.93tn ($92.62bn)
- Activity level in the market declined with the total value and volume of stocks traded falling by 37.82% and 75.51% to settle at N38.48bn and 898.48mn units respectively


