Equities Market
Trading activities in the Nigerian equities market closed negative today, Friday, 15th May 2026. The NGX ASI eased by 0.76% to
close at 250,330.92 from 252,243.11 bringing YTD return to 60.87%. Market capitalisation decreased by ₦1,225.57 million to
₦160,443.65 billion from ₦161,669.22 billion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover
increased to ₦44.29 billion from ₦41.64 billion.
Market breath increased by 27.16% to 1.68x from 1.32x, as 47 stocks advanced, 28 stocks declined, and 71 stocks remained
unchanged. MAYBAKER (10.00%) led the market with positive performance, while ZICHIS (-9.97%) led the losers’ chart.
Market statistics
| Previous | Today | %Δ | |
| NGX ASI | 252,243.11 | 250,330.92 | -0.76 |
| No. of Deals | 74,822 | 65,744 | -12.13 |
| Volume Traded | 1,039,594,411 | 1,084,111,815 | 4.28 |
| Market Turnover (Bn) | 41,641,155,803.74 | 44,289,275,158.36 | 6.36 |
