NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›5 Aug 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI rises +0.04% to 244,912.24 on Wednesday, 5 August 2026
- All-Share Index
- 244,912.24 +0.04%
- Market Cap
- ₦158.09T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 25 / 33
- Volume
- 823,968,629
The Nigerian Exchange advanced on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, as the All-Share Index added 109.41 points (+0.04%) to close at 244,912.24. Market capitalisation rose by ₦70.62 billion to ₦158.09 trillion. Market breadth was negative: 25 stocks advanced, 33 declined and 89 closed unchanged. LINKASSURE led gainers (+9.94% to ₦1.77), followed by AVACAP (+9.55%) and FTGINSURE (+7.69%); HONYFLOUR paced losers (-9.94% to ₦16.30). FCMB was the most active by volume (369.24m shares), while FIRSTHOLDCO led by value; total volume 823.97m shares, value traded ₦25.40 billion, 48,025 deals. As of 20:00 WAT, Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- LINKASSURE LINKASSURE +9.94% · ₦1.77
- AVACAP AVACAP +9.55% · ₦10.90
- FTGINSURE FTGINSURE +7.69% · ₦2.80
Top losers
- HONYFLOUR HONYFLOUR -9.94% · ₦16.30
- PZ PZ -9.94% · ₦74.75
- ZICHIS ZICHIS -9.74% · ₦20.76
Most active
Most active by volume
- FCMB FCMB
- CHAMS CHAMS
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
Most active by value
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- FCMB FCMB
- MTNN MTNN
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Wednesday, 5 August 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 244,912.24 — a move of +109.41 points (+0.04%) on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange gained on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, with the All-Share Index at 244,912.24 (+0.04%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
LINKASSURE (LINKASSURE) led gainers on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, advancing +9.94% to close at ₦1.77.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
HONYFLOUR (HONYFLOUR) led losers on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, falling -9.94% to ₦16.30.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦158.09 trillion at the end of trading on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was down on Wednesday, 5 August 2026: 25 stocks advanced, 33 declined and 89 were unchanged.