Equities Market
Trading activities in the Nigerian equities market closed negative today, Wednesday, 26th August 2026. The NGX ASI eased by 0.17% to close at 238,682.92 from 239,085.17 bringing YTD return to 53.38%. Market capitalisation decreased by ₦259.77 million to ₦154,136.87 billion from ₦154,396.64 billion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover increased to ₦34.52 billion from ₦23.83 billion.
Market breath decreased by 25.96% to 0.41x from 0.56x, as 17 stocks advanced, 41 stocks declined, and 89 stocks remained unchanged NEIMETH (9.66%) led the market with positive performance, while FIDSON (-9.99%) led the losers’ chart.
Market statistics
| Previous | Today | %Δ | |
| NGX ASI | 239,085.17 | 239,085.17 | -0.17 |
| No. of Deals | 45,894.00 | 49,210.00 | 7.23 |
| Volume Traded | 668,716,092.00 | 733,350,422.00 | 9.67 |
| Market Turnover (Bn) | 23,826,962,608.88 | 34,524,105,574.42 | 44.90 |
