Equities Market
Trading activities in the Nigerian equities market closed positive today, Friday, 9th October 2026. The NGX ASI rose by 0.13% to close at 248,363.55 from 248,042.50 bringing YTD return to 59.60%. Market capitalisation increased by ₦208.45 million to ₦161,260.13 billion from ₦161,051.68 billion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover decreased to ₦20.49 billion from ₦38.02 billion.
Market breath decreased by 12.39% to 0.71x from 0.81x, as 22 stocks advanced, 31 stocks declined, and 93 stocks remained unchanged. REGALINS (10.00%) led the market with positive performance, while REDSTAREX (-9.76%) led the losers’ chart.
Market statistics
| Previous | Today | %Δ | |
| NGX ASI | 248,042.50 | 248,363.55 | 0.13 |
| No. of Deals | 38,711.00 | 37,810.00 | -2.33 |
| Volume Traded | 492,227,969.00 | 322,043,289.00 | -34.57 |
| Market Turnover (Bn) | 38,021,043,680.89 | 38,021,043,680.89 | -46.08 |
