Nigerian Equities Close Higher on Renewed Buying Interest

Nigerian Stock Exchange Trading Floor. Image Credit: NGX

July 17, 2026/United Capital Report

Market Summary:

 

  • Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note due to share price appreciation in FIRSTHOLDCO (+9.96) and OANDO(+2.63%)
  • As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.54% to settle at 243,462.13 points
  • Year to date returns rose to settle at 56.45%
  • Market capitalization rose by 0.54% to close at N157.06tn ($113.68bn)
  • Activity level in the market was positive with the total value of stocks traded and volume of stocks traded rising by 31.48% and 55.69 to settle at N42.68bn and 685.87mn units respectively

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