October 15, 2026/United Capital Report
Market Summary:
Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note largely due to share price appreciation in ARADEL (+7.14%) and FIRSTHOLDCO (+0.84%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose slightly by 0.01% to settle at 247,707.13 points
- Year to date returns rose to close at 59.18%
- Market capitalisation also rose slightly by 0.01% to close at N160.83tn ($120.69bn)
Activity level in the market was negative with the total value and volume of stocks traded falling by 46.45% and 8.94% to settle at N15.31bn and 286.76mn units, respectively