NGX Eases Amid Profit-Taking Following Strong Market Rally

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June 19, 2026/United Capital Report

Market Summary:
  • Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a negative note due to share price depreciation in GTCO (-0.97%) and FIRSTHOLDCO (-9.84%)
  • As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) fell by 0.62% to settle at 235,941.27 points
  • Year to date returns fell to settle at 51.62%
  • Market capitalisation also fell by 0.62% to close at N151.33tn ($111.00bn)
  • Activity level in the market declined with the total value and volume of stocks traded falling by 78.88% and 36.33% to settle at N24.68bn and 440.36mn units respectively

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