August 5, 2026/United Capital Report
Market Summary:
- Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on positive note due to share price appreciation in FIRSTHOLDO (+5.93%) and NESTLE (+0.55%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.04% to settle at 244,912.24 points
- Year to date returns rose to settle at 57.39%
- Market capitalisation also rose by 0.04% to close at N158.09tn ($116.02bn)
- Activity level in the market was negative with the total value and volume of stocks traded falling by 11.34% and 47.25% to settle at N25.47bn and 824.06mn units.