Market Jumps Sharply as NGX Extends Bullish Run

Nigerian Stock Exchange Trading Floor. Image Credit: NGX

April 23, 2026/United Capital Report

Market Summary:
  • Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note due to share price appreciation in ZENITHBANK (+3.47%) and DANGCEM (+2.35%)
  • As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose sharply by 1.48% to settle at 222,837.68 points
  • Year to date returns rose to settle at 43.20%
  • Market capitalization also rose by 1.48% to close at N143.48tn ($106.40bn)
  • Activity level in the market was mixed with the total value of stocks traded rising by 5.41% to settle at N38.12bn
  • Meanwhile, the total volume of stocks traded fell by 2.30% to 667.94mn units.

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