October 26, 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(+7.56%)
- As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 1.65% to settle at 251,290.54 points
- Year to date returns rose to close at 61.48%
- Market capitalisation also rose by 1.65% to close at N160.13tn ($119.81bn)
- Activity level in the market was mixed with the total value of stocks traded rising by 9.11% to settle at N25.25bn
- Meanwhile the total volume of stocks traded fell by 46.13% to settle at 329.53mn units.