October 23, 2026/United Capital Report
Market Summary:
- Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note largely due to share price appreciation in DANGCEM (+10.00%) and FIRSTHOLDCO(+10.00%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.92% to settle at 247,222.27 points
- Year to date returns rose to close at 58.87%
- Market capitalisation also rose by 0.92% to close at N160.52tn ($117.87bn)
- Activity level in the market was positive with the total value of stocks traded and the total volume of stocks traded rising by 13.88% and 69.56% to settle at N23.14bn and 611.68mn units respectively