NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›7 Aug 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI rises +0.15% to 245,573.6 on Friday, 7 August 2026
- All-Share Index
- 245,573.6 +0.15%
- Market Cap
- ₦158.51T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 26 / 28
- Volume
- 1,518,471,028
The Nigerian Exchange climbed on Friday, 7 August 2026, as the All-Share Index added 364.26 points (+0.15%) to close at 245,573.6. Market capitalisation rose by ₦235.12 billion to ₦158.51 trillion. Market breadth was negative: 26 stocks advanced, 28 declined and 93 closed unchanged. UPDC led gainers (+9.23% to ₦3.55), followed by CMFC (+8.00%) and CWG (+6.56%); REDSTAREX paced losers (-10.00% to ₦18.00). FTGINSURE was the most active by volume (824.46m shares), while ACCESSCORP led by value; total volume 1.52bn shares, value traded ₦26.65 billion, 42,517 deals. As of 17:30 WAT, Friday, 7 August 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- UPDC UPDC +9.23% · ₦3.55
- CMFC CMFC +8.00% · ₦3.00
- CWG CWG +6.56% · ₦19.50
Top losers
- REDSTAREX REDSTAREX -10.00% · ₦18.00
- CAP CAP -9.98% · ₦115.45
- JOHNHOLT JOHNHOLT -9.82% · ₦10.10
Most active
Most active by volume
- FTGINSURE FTGINSURE
- FCMB FCMB
- ACCESSCORP ACCESSCORP
Most active by value
- ACCESSCORP ACCESSCORP
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- FCMB FCMB
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Friday, 7 August 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 245,573.6 — a move of +364.26 points (+0.15%) on Friday, 7 August 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange gained on Friday, 7 August 2026, with the All-Share Index at 245,573.6 (+0.15%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
UPDC (UPDC) led gainers on Friday, 7 August 2026, advancing +9.23% to close at ₦3.55.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
REDSTAREX (REDSTAREX) led losers on Friday, 7 August 2026, falling -10.00% to ₦18.00.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦158.51 trillion at the end of trading on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was down on Friday, 7 August 2026: 26 stocks advanced, 28 declined and 93 were unchanged.