Equities Market
Trading activities in the Nigerian equities market closed negative today, Wednesday, 17th June 2026. The NGX ASI eased by 0.49% to close at 240,802.72 from 241,984.80 bringing YTD return to 54.74%. Market capitalisation decreased by ₦758.15 million to ₦154,445.40 billion from ₦155,203.55 billion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover increased to ₦39.98 billion from ₦36.84 billion.
Market breath decreased by 52.80% to 0.25x from 0.54x, as 13 stocks advanced, 51 stocks declined, and 82 stocks remained unchanged. NEIMETH (9.47%) led the market with positive performance, while GEREGU (-10.00%) led the losers’ chart.
Market statistics
| Previous | Today | %Δ | |
| NGX ASI | 241,984.80 | 240,802.72 | -0.49 |
| No. of Deals | 55,123 | 51,143 | -7.22 |
| Volume Traded | 535,533,312 | 662,962,827 | 23.79 |
| Market Turnover (Bn) | 36,843,338,989.68 | 39,978,840,938.39 | 8.51 |
