Equities Market
Trading activities in the Nigerian equities market closed positive today, Friday, 8th May 2026. The NGX ASI rose by 2.10% to close at 244,775.83 from 239,734.61 bringing YTD return to 57.30%. Market capitalisation increased by ₦3,167.90 million to ₦157,026.73 billion from ₦153,858.83 billion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover decreased to ₦55.04 billion from ₦72.17 billion.
Market breadth increased by 3.69% to 1.45x from 1.40x, as 45 stocks advanced, 31 stocks declined, and 70 stocks remained unchanged. NEIMETH (10.00%) led the market with positive performance, while IMG (-10.00%) led the losers’ chart.
Market statistics
| Previous | Today | %Δ | |
| NGX ASI | 239,734.61 | 72,168,471,516.60 | 2.10 |
| No. of Deals | 81,131 | 69,996 | -13.72 |
| Volume Traded | 1,830,094,263 | 1,066,486,881 | -41.73 |
| Market Turnover (Bn) | 72,168,471,516.60 | 55,036,567,463.53 | -23.74 |
