Equities Market
Trading activities in the Nigerian equities market closed negative today, Tuesday, 24th February 2026. The NGX ASI eased by 0.91% to close at 194,484.52 from 196,263.56 bringing YTD return to 24.98%. The market capitalisation decreased by ₦1,128.39 million to ₦124,827.19 billion from ₦125,955.58 billion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover increased to ₦53.35 billion from ₦27.70 billion.
The market breadth decreased by 30.41% to 0.68x from 0.97x, as 27 stocks advanced, 20 stocks declined, and 81 stocks remained unchanged. JAIZBANK (10.00%) led the market with positive performance, while DAARCOMM (-10.00%) led the losers’ chart.
Sectoral performance was positive as NGXINDUSTR (1.92%), NGXBNK (1.23%) and NGXOILGAS (0.15%) appreciated, while NGXINS (-1.31%) and NGXCNSMRGDS (-4.74%) depreciated.
Market statistics
| Previous | Today | %Δ | |
| NGX ASI | 196,263.56 | 194,484.52 | -0.91 |
| No. of Deals | 92,099 | 72,218 | -21.59 |
| Volume Traded | 1,196,477,921 | 1,137,404,484 | -4.94 |
| Market Turnover (Bn) | 27,704,208,561.85 | 53,353,427,342.69 | 92.58 |
