Market Extends Gains as NGX Climbs on Sustained Buying

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April 20, 2026/United Capital Report

Market Summary:
  • Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note due to share price appreciation in ARADEL (+1.87%) and ZENITHBANK (+0.95%)
  • As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.44% to settle at 218,113.84 points
  • Year to date returns rose to settle at 40.16%
  • Market capitalization also rose by 0.44% to close at N140.44tn ($104.52bn)
  • Activity level in the market declined with the total value and volume of stocks traded falling by 6.59% and 21.79% to settle at N50.77bn and 983.95mn units respectively.

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