NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›6 Aug 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI rises +0.12% to 245,209.34 on Thursday, 6 August 2026
- All-Share Index
- 245,209.34 +0.12%
- Market Cap
- ₦158.28T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 25 / 41
- Volume
- 531,746,649
The Nigerian Exchange rose on Thursday, 6 August 2026, as the All-Share Index added 297.1 points (+0.12%) to close at 245,209.34. Market capitalisation rose by ₦191.77 billion to ₦158.28 trillion. Market breadth was negative: 25 stocks advanced, 41 declined and 81 closed unchanged. ETERNA led gainers (+10.00% to ₦36.30), followed by AVACAP (+9.63%) and LEGENDINT (+9.52%); FTGINSURE paced losers (-10.00% to ₦2.52). FCMB was the most active by volume (131.74m shares), while FIRSTHOLDCO led by value; total volume 531.75m shares, value traded ₦20.45 billion, 44,755 deals. As of 20:00 WAT, Thursday, 6 August 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- ETERNA ETERNA +10.00% · ₦36.30
- AVACAP AVACAP +9.63% · ₦11.95
- LEGENDINT LEGENDINT +9.52% · ₦4.60
Top losers
- FTGINSURE FTGINSURE -10.00% · ₦2.52
- ETI ETI -9.99% · ₦72.10
- CHELLARAM CHELLARAM -9.85% · ₦11.90
Most active
Most active by volume
- FCMB FCMB
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- AVACAP AVACAP
Most active by value
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- MTNN MTNN
- FCMB FCMB
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Thursday, 6 August 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 245,209.34 — a move of +297.1 points (+0.12%) on Thursday, 6 August 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange gained on Thursday, 6 August 2026, with the All-Share Index at 245,209.34 (+0.12%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
ETERNA (ETERNA) led gainers on Thursday, 6 August 2026, advancing +10.00% to close at ₦36.30.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
FTGINSURE (FTGINSURE) led losers on Thursday, 6 August 2026, falling -10.00% to ₦2.52.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦158.28 trillion at the end of trading on Thursday, 6 August 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was down on Thursday, 6 August 2026: 25 stocks advanced, 41 declined and 81 were unchanged.