Equities Market
Trading activities in the Nigerian equities market closed negative today, Thursday, 16th July 2026. The NGX ASI eased by
0.09% to close at 242,145.61 from 242,366.75 bringing YTD return to 55.61%. Market capitalisation decreased by ₦32.16
million to ₦156,207.26 billion from ₦156,239.42 billion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market
turnover increased to ₦34.87 billion from ₦29.63 billion.
Market breath decreased by 32.94% to 1.23x from 1.83x, as 27 stocks advanced, 22 stocks declined, and 97 stocks remained
unchanged. FIRSTHOLDCO (9.96%) led the market with positive performance, while EUNISELL (-10.00%) led the losers’ chart.
Market statistics
| Previous | Today | %Δ | |
| NGX ASI | 242,366.75 | 242,145.61 | -0.09 |
| No. of Deals | 40,992.00 | 39,484.00 | -3.68 |
| Volume Traded | 476,336,257.00 | 498,449,108.00 | 4.64 |
| Market Turnover (Bn) | 29,625,187,232.21 | 34,872,035,041.09 | 17.71 |
