July 20, 2026/United Capital Report
Market Summary:
- Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note due to share price appreciation in BUACEMENT (+9.98) and FIRSTHOLDCO (+9.95%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 1.12% to settle at 246,183.96 points
- Year to date returns rose to settle at 58.20%
- Market capitalization also rose by 1.12% to close at N158.81tn ($115.07bn)
- Activity level in the market was positive with the total value and volume of stocks traded rising by 16.19% and 24.17 to settle at N49.59bn and 851.63mn units respectively.