Equities Market
Trading activities in the Nigerian equities market closed positive today, Tuesday, 21st April 2026. The NGX ASI rose by 0.07% to close at 218,256.59 from 218,113.84 bringing YTD return to 40.26%. Market capitalisation increased by ₦150.67 million to ₦140,523.41 billion from ₦140,372.74 billion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover decreased to ₦44.86 billion from ₦48.41 billion.
Market breadth decreased by 44.84% to 0.57x from 1.03x, as 25 stocks advanced, 44 stocks declined, and 77 stocks remained unchanged. NASCON (10.00%) led the market with positive performance, while LEGENDINT (-9.92%) led the losers’ chart.
Market statistics
| Previous | Today | %Δ | |
| NGX ASI | 218,113.84 | 218,256.59 | 0.07 |
| No. of Deals | 75,297 | 61,617 | -18.17 |
| Volume Traded | 959,293,835 | 842,476,142 | -12.18 |
| Market Turnover (Bn) | 48,413,654,001.87 | 44,862,360,135.47 | -7.34 |
