Equities Market
Trading activities in the Nigerian equities market closed negative today, Wednesday, 9th September 2026. The NGX ASI eased by 1.05% to close at 242,223.10 from 244,802.11 bringing YTD return to 55.66%. Market capitalisation decreased by ₦1,672.14 million to ₦157,049.53 billion from ₦158,721.67 billion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. Also, the market turnover decreased to ₦22.28 billion from ₦27.82 billion.
Market breath increased by 316.67% to 0.25x from 0.06x, as 11 stocks advanced, 44 stocks declined, and 92 stocks remained unchanged. CHAMPION (9.90%) led the market with positive performance, while JAPAULGOLD (-10.00%) led the losers’ chart.
Market statistics
| Previous | Today | %Δ | |
| NGX ASI | 244,802.11 | 242,223.10 | -1.05 |
| No. of Deals | 54,051.00 | 46,943.00 | -13.15 |
| Volume Traded | 753,167,363.00 | 534,448,040.00 | -29.04 |
| Market Turnover (Bn) | 27,823,049,873.54 | 22,275,821,425.87 | -19.94 |
