August 18, 2026/United Capital Report
Market Summary:
- Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a negative note largely due to share price depreciation in FIRSTHOLDCO (-5.71%) and DANGSUGA (-1.57%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) fell by 0.35% to settle at 241,611.23 points
- Year to date returns fell to settle at 55.26%
- Market capitalisation also fell by 0.35% to close at N155.97tn ($116.11bn)
- Activity level in the market was mixed with the total value of stocks traded rising by 24.15% to settle at N27.48bn
The total volume of stocks traded fell by 67.10%, to settle 429.84mn units