Investors Lock In Gains Even as Market Activity Soars

Nigerian Stock Exchange Trading Floor. Image Credit: NGX

June 18, 2026/United Capital Report

Market Summary:
  • Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a negative note due to share price depreciation in DANGCEM (-3.60%) and GTCO (-0.50%)
  • As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) fell by 1.41% to settle at 237,404.92 points
  • Year to date returns fell to settle at 52.56%
  • Market capitalisation also fell by 1.41% to close at N152.27tn ($111.95bn)
  • Activity level in the market improved with the total value and volume of stocks traded rising by 192.28% and 4.33% to settle at N116.85bn and 691.64mn units respectively

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