NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›16 Jul 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI rises +0.24% to 242,941.75 on Thursday, 16 July 2026
- All-Share Index
- 242,941.75 +0.24%
- Market Cap
- ₦156.72T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 4 / 2
- Volume
- 15,969,202
The Nigerian Exchange is trading higher on Thursday, 16 July 2026, with the All-Share Index up 575 points (+0.24%) at 242,941.75 so far this session. Market capitalisation is up by ₦481.43 billion at ₦156.72 trillion. Market breadth is positive: 4 stocks have advanced, 2 declined and 3 are unchanged so far. FIRSTHOLDCO leads gainers (+9.96% to ₦87.25), followed by MCNICHOLS (+8.00%) and CORNERST (+2.68%); EUNISELL paces losers (-10.00% to ₦189.00). FIRSTHOLDCO is the most active by volume (7.49m shares); total volume 15.97m shares, value traded ₦1.00 billion, 6,209 deals. As of 10:00 WAT, Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO +9.96% · ₦87.25
- MCNICHOLS MCNICHOLS +8.00% · ₦5.40
- CORNERST CORNERST +2.68% · ₦5.75
Top losers
- EUNISELL EUNISELL -10.00% · ₦189.00
- MBENEFIT MBENEFIT -0.55% · ₦3.62
Most active
Most active by volume
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- NSLTECH NSLTECH
- JAIZBANK JAIZBANK
Most active by value
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- MTNN MTNN
- EUNISELL EUNISELL
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Thursday, 16 July 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index is trading at 242,941.75 — a move of +575 points (+0.24%) as of 10:00 WAT on Thursday, 16 July 2026. The session is still open; the official close prints after 4:00 PM WAT.
How is the Nigerian stock market performing today?
The Nigerian Exchange is up on Thursday, 16 July 2026, with the All-Share Index at 242,941.75 (+0.24%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
FIRSTHOLDCO (FIRSTHOLDCO) leads gainers so far on Thursday, 16 July 2026, up +9.96% at ₦87.25.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
EUNISELL (EUNISELL) leads losers so far on Thursday, 16 July 2026, down -10.00% at ₦189.00.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stands at ₦156.72 trillion as of 10:00 WAT on Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth is up on Thursday, 16 July 2026: 4 stocks have advanced, 2 declined and 3 are unchanged so far.