August 27, 2026/United Capital Report
Market Summary:
- Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note largely due to share price appreciation in FIRSTHOLDCO (+4.65%) and ACCESSCORP (+4.36%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.20% to settle at 239,156.09 points
- Year to date returns rose to settle at 53.69%
- Market capitalisation also rose by 0.20% to close at N154.44tn ($115.38bn)
- Activity level in the market was mixed with the total value of stocks traded rising by 1.80% to settle at N35.15bn
The total volume of stocks traded fell by 31.83% to settle at 499.96mn units.