NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›6 Aug 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI rises +0.04% to 244,912.24 on Thursday, 6 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 is climbing on Thursday, 6 August 2026, with the All-Share Index up 109.41 points (+0.04%) at 244,912.24 so far this session. Market capitalisation is up by ₦70.62 billion at ₦158.09 trillion. Market breadth is negative: 25 stocks have advanced, 33 declined and 89 are unchanged so far. LINKASSURE leads gainers (+9.94% to ₦1.77), followed by AVACAP (+9.55%) and FTGINSURE (+7.69%); HONYFLOUR paces losers (-9.94% to ₦16.30). FCMB is the most active by volume (369.24m shares), while FIRSTHOLDCO leads by value; total volume 823.97m shares, value traded ₦25.40 billion, 48,025 deals. As of 09:00 WAT, Thursday, 6 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, Thursday, 6 August 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index is trading at 244,912.24 — a move of +109.41 points (+0.04%) as of 09:00 WAT on Thursday, 6 August 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, 6 August 2026, with the All-Share Index at 244,912.24 (+0.04%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
LINKASSURE (LINKASSURE) leads gainers so far on Thursday, 6 August 2026, up +9.94% at ₦1.77.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
HONYFLOUR (HONYFLOUR) leads losers so far on Thursday, 6 August 2026, down -9.94% at ₦16.30.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stands at ₦158.09 trillion as of 09:00 WAT on Thursday, 6 August 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth is down on Thursday, 6 August 2026: 25 stocks have advanced, 33 declined and 89 are unchanged so far.