NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›23 Jul 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI rises +0.54% to 246,738.3 on Thursday, 23 July 2026
- All-Share Index
- 246,738.3 +0.54%
- Market Cap
- ₦159.19T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 31 / 8
- Volume
- 189,620,012
The Nigerian Exchange is firmer on Thursday, 23 July 2026, with the All-Share Index up 1,319.93 points (+0.54%) at 246,738.3 so far this session. Market capitalisation is up by ₦870.06 billion at ₦159.19 trillion. Market breadth is positive: 31 stocks have advanced, 8 declined and 7 are unchanged so far. FIRSTHOLDCO leads gainers (+10.00% to ₦121.00), followed by ACADEMY (+9.48%) and UPDC (+7.69%); CUTIX paces losers (-6.21% to ₦2.72). FIRSTHOLDCO is the most active by volume (84.10m shares); total volume 189.62m shares, value traded ₦21.46 billion, 16,494 deals. As of 11:00 WAT, Thursday, 23 July 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO +10.00% · ₦121.00
- ACADEMY ACADEMY +9.48% · ₦6.35
- UPDC UPDC +7.69% · ₦4.20
Top losers
- CUTIX CUTIX -6.21% · ₦2.72
- FCMB FCMB -3.27% · ₦11.85
- FTNCOCOA FTNCOCOA -2.11% · ₦9.30
Most active
Most active by volume
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- DANGSUGAR DANGSUGAR
- ACCESSCORP ACCESSCORP
Most active by value
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- SEPLAT SEPLAT
- DANGSUGAR DANGSUGAR
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Thursday, 23 July 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index is trading at 246,738.3 — a move of +1,319.93 points (+0.54%) as of 11:00 WAT on Thursday, 23 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, 23 July 2026, with the All-Share Index at 246,738.3 (+0.54%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
FIRSTHOLDCO (FIRSTHOLDCO) leads gainers so far on Thursday, 23 July 2026, up +10.00% at ₦121.00.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
CUTIX (CUTIX) leads losers so far on Thursday, 23 July 2026, down -6.21% at ₦2.72.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stands at ₦159.19 trillion as of 11:00 WAT on Thursday, 23 July 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth is up on Thursday, 23 July 2026: 31 stocks have advanced, 8 declined and 7 are unchanged so far.