NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›8 Jul 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI rises +2.27% to 242,459.98 on Wednesday, 8 July 2026
- All-Share Index
- 242,459.98 +2.27%
- Market Cap
- ₦155.59T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 36 / 24
- Volume
- 518,378,723
The Nigerian Exchange edged higher on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, as the All-Share Index added 5,376.7 points (+2.27%) to close at 242,459.98. Market capitalisation rose by ₦3.45 trillion to ₦155.59 trillion. Market breadth was positive: 36 stocks advanced, 24 declined and 86 closed unchanged. AIRTELAFRI led gainers (+10.00% to ₦5,801.40), followed by TRANSEXPR (+10.00%) and FIDELITYBK (+9.97%); HMCALL paced losers (-9.95% to ₦3.53). LASACO was the most active by volume (56.60m shares), while ARADEL led by value; total volume 518.38m shares, value traded ₦22.71 billion, 48,422 deals. As of 20:00 WAT, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- AIRTELAFRI AIRTELAFRI +10.00% · ₦5801.40
- TRANSEXPR TRANSEXPR +10.00% · ₦2.97
- FIDELITYBK FIDELITYBK +9.97% · ₦19.85
Top losers
- HMCALL HMCALL -9.95% · ₦3.53
- MCNICHOLS MCNICHOLS -8.89% · ₦6.15
- TRANSCORP TRANSCORP -5.65% · ₦40.05
Most active
Most active by volume
- LASACO LASACO
- FIDELITYBK FIDELITYBK
- LINKASSURE LINKASSURE
Most active by value
- ARADEL ARADEL
- ZENITHBANK ZENITHBANK
- WAPCO WAPCO
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Wednesday, 8 July 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 242,459.98 — a move of +5,376.7 points (+2.27%) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange gained on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, with the All-Share Index at 242,459.98 (+2.27%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
AIRTELAFRI (AIRTELAFRI) led gainers on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, advancing +10.00% to close at ₦5,801.40.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
HMCALL (HMCALL) led losers on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, falling -9.95% to ₦3.53.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦155.59 trillion at the end of trading on Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was up on Wednesday, 8 July 2026: 36 stocks advanced, 24 declined and 86 were unchanged.