September 17, 2026/United Capital Report
Market Summary:
- Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note largely due to share price appreciation in BUACEMENT (+10.00%) and FIRSTHOLDCO (+4.96%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.62% to settle at 246,315.38 points
- Year to date returns rose to settle at 58.29%
- Market capitalisation rose by 0.62% to close at N159.89tn ($120.10bn)
- Activity level in the market was positive with the total value and volume of stocks traded rising by 22.89% and 67.81% to settle at N46.02bn and 1.11bn units, respectively
- Note: The difference between the NGX-ASI and market capitalisation daily changes was due to Critical Minerals Financing Corporation (CMFC) Plc’s supplementary listing of 1.07 billion shares.