Equities Close Higher as Consumer Stocks Drive Upside

Nigerian Stock Exchange Trading Floor. Image Credit: NGX

April 10, 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 WAPCO (+8.52%)
  • As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.30% to settle at 203,770.42 points
  • Year to date returns rose to settle at 30.95%
  • Market capitalization also rose by 0.30% to close at N131.17tn ($96.49bn)
  • Activity level in the market declined with the total value and volume of stocks traded falling by 21.00% and 15.97% to settle at N31.46bn and 548.60mn units respectively.

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