NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›16 Jul 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI falls -0.09% to 242,145.61 on Thursday, 16 July 2026
- All-Share Index
- 242,145.61 -0.09%
- Market Cap
- ₦156.21T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 32 / 25
- Volume
- 498,426,891
The Nigerian Exchange retreated on Thursday, 16 July 2026, as the All-Share Index shed 221.14 points (-0.09%) to close at 242,145.61. Market capitalisation fell by ₦32.16 billion to ₦156.21 trillion. Market breadth was positive: 32 stocks advanced, 25 declined and 89 closed unchanged. FIRSTHOLDCO led gainers (+9.96% to ₦87.25), followed by MCNICHOLS (+8.00%) and UBA (+7.93%); EUNISELL paced losers (-10.00% to ₦189.00). JAPAULGOLD was the most active by volume (77.66m shares), while SEPLAT led by value; total volume 498.43m shares, value traded ₦34.86 billion, 39,429 deals. As of 20:00 WAT, Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO +9.96% · ₦87.25
- MCNICHOLS MCNICHOLS +8.00% · ₦5.40
- UBA UBA +7.93% · ₦44.25
Top losers
- EUNISELL EUNISELL -10.00% · ₦189.00
- BUACEMENT BUACEMENT -9.99% · ₦275.60
- CAP CAP -9.61% · ₦142.45
Most active
Most active by volume
- JAPAULGOLD JAPAULGOLD
- ACCESSCORP ACCESSCORP
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
Most active by value
- SEPLAT SEPLAT
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- GTCO GTCO
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Thursday, 16 July 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 242,145.61 — a move of -221.14 points (-0.09%) on Thursday, 16 July 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange declined on Thursday, 16 July 2026, with the All-Share Index at 242,145.61 (-0.09%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
FIRSTHOLDCO (FIRSTHOLDCO) led gainers on Thursday, 16 July 2026, advancing +9.96% to close at ₦87.25.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
EUNISELL (EUNISELL) led losers on Thursday, 16 July 2026, falling -10.00% to ₦189.00.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦156.21 trillion at the end of trading on Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was up on Thursday, 16 July 2026: 32 stocks advanced, 25 declined and 89 were unchanged.