NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›17 Jul 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI rises +0.54% to 243,462.13 on Friday, 17 July 2026
- All-Share Index
- 243,462.13 +0.54%
- Market Cap
- ₦157.06T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 34 / 23
- Volume
- 685,791,775
The Nigerian Exchange climbed on Friday, 17 July 2026, as the All-Share Index added 1,316.52 points (+0.54%) to close at 243,462.13. Market capitalisation rose by ₦849.28 billion to ₦157.06 trillion. Market breadth was positive: 34 stocks advanced, 23 declined and 89 closed unchanged. FIRSTHOLDCO led gainers (+9.97% to ₦95.95), followed by HMCALL (+9.94%) and LIVINGTRUST (+9.73%); REDSTAREX paced losers (-9.50% to ₦20.00). FIRSTHOLDCO was the most active by volume (225.91m shares); total volume 685.79m shares, value traded ₦42.59 billion, 44,074 deals. As of 20:00 WAT, Friday, 17 July 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO +9.97% · ₦95.95
- HMCALL HMCALL +9.94% · ₦3.65
- LIVINGTRUST LIVINGTRUST +9.73% · ₦3.72
Top losers
- REDSTAREX REDSTAREX -9.50% · ₦20.00
- OMATEK OMATEK -6.08% · ₦1.70
- CILEASING CILEASING -5.93% · ₦5.55
Most active
Most active by volume
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- GUINEAINS GUINEAINS
- ZENITHBANK ZENITHBANK
Most active by value
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- BUACEMENT BUACEMENT
- ZENITHBANK ZENITHBANK
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Friday, 17 July 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 243,462.13 — a move of +1,316.52 points (+0.54%) on Friday, 17 July 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange gained on Friday, 17 July 2026, with the All-Share Index at 243,462.13 (+0.54%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
FIRSTHOLDCO (FIRSTHOLDCO) led gainers on Friday, 17 July 2026, advancing +9.97% to close at ₦95.95.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
REDSTAREX (REDSTAREX) led losers on Friday, 17 July 2026, falling -9.50% to ₦20.00.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦157.06 trillion at the end of trading on Friday, 17 July 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was up on Friday, 17 July 2026: 34 stocks advanced, 23 declined and 89 were unchanged.