
May 19, 2026/United Capital Report
Market Summary:
- Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note due to share price appreciation in ZENITHBANK (+1.50%) and BUACEMENT (+5.75%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.57% to settle at 251,635.42 points
- Year to date returns rose to settle at 61.71%
- Market capitalization also rose by 0.57% to close at N161.28tn ($117.41bn)
- Activity level in the market declined with the total value and volume of stocks traded falling by 13.22% and 12.06% to settle at N32.15bn and 703.95mn units respectively.


