Equities Market
Trading activities in the Nigerian equities market closed positive today, Thursday, 21st May 2026. The NGX ASI rose by 0.05% to close at 249,175.39 from 249,062.37 bringing YTD return to 60.13%. Market capitalisation increased by ₦72.44 million to ₦159,733.02 billion from ₦159,660.58 billion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover decreased to ₦30.97 billion from ₦32.72 billion.
Market breath decreased by 73.67% to 0.43x from 1.64x, as 19 stocks advanced, 44 stocks declined, and 83 stocks remained unchanged. INTENEGINS (10.00%) led the market with positive performance, while BERGER (-10.00%) led the losers’ chart.
Market statistics
| Previous | Today | %Δ | |
| NGX ASI | 249,062.37 | 249,175.39 | 0.05 |
| No. of Deals | 58,958 | 62,448 | 5.92 |
| Volume Traded | 600,223,782 | 1,058,721,123 | 76.39 |
| Market Turnover (Bn) | 32,715,556,779.25 | 30,966,294,522.87 | -5.35 |
