Market Closes a Softer Note Amid Active Trading

Nigerian Stock Exchange Trading Floor. Image Credit: NGX

May 15, 2026/United Capital Report

Market Summary:
  • Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a negative note due to share price depreciation in ARADEL (-8.69%) and GTCO (-0.47%)
  • As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) fell by 0.76% to settle at 250,330.92 points
  • Year to date returns fell to settle at 60.87%
  • market capitalization also fell by 0.76% to close at N160.44tn ($117.04bn)
  • Activity level in the market improved with the total value and volume of stocks traded rising by 6.36% and 4.28% to settle at N44.29bn and 1.08bn units respectively

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