August 28, 2026/United Capital Report
Market Summary:
- Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note largely due to share price appreciation in SEPLAT (+10.00%) and FIRSTHOLDCO (+7.41%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.90% to settle at 241,298.47 points
- Year to date returns rose to settle at 55.06%
- Market capitalisation also rose by 0.90% to close at N155.83tn ($116.52bn)
- Activity level in the market was mixed with the total value of stocks traded falling by 15.01% to settle at N29.87bn
- The total volume of stocks traded rose by 21.04% to settle at 605.17mn units.