September 1, 2026/United Capital Report
Market Summary:
- Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note largely due to share price appreciation in ARADEL (+8.83%) and ZENITHBANK (+0.71%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.77% to settle at 246,082.63 points
- Year to date returns rose to settle at 58.14%
- Market capitalisation also rose by 0.77% to close at N158.96tn ($119.25bn)
- Activity level in the market was positive with the total value of stocks traded rising by 5.35% to settle at N40.77bn. The total volume of stocks traded rose by 7.44% to settle at 651.32mn units