Equities Market
Trading activities in the Nigerian equities market closed negative today, Thursday, 18th June 2026. The NGX ASI eased by 1.27% to close at 237,748.29 from 240,802.72 bringing YTD return to 52.78%. Market capitalisation decreased by ₦2,179.27 million to ₦152,266.13 billion from ₦154,445.40 billion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover increased to ₦116.85 billion from ₦39.98 billion.
Market breath increased by 30.00% to 0.33x from 0.25x, as 13 stocks advanced, 40 stocks declined, and 93 stocks remained unchanged. LEGENDINT (9.52%) led the market with positive performance, while AFRIPRUD (-10.00%) led the losers’ chart.
Market statistics
| Previous | Today | %Δ | |
| NGX ASI | 240,802.72 | 237,748.29 | -1.27 |
| No. of Deals | 51,143.00 | 50,025.00 | -2.19 |
| Volume Traded | 662,962,827.00 | 691,638,649.00 | 4.33 |
| Market Turnover (Bn) | 39,978,840,938.39 | 116,848,361,304.60 | 192.28 |
