NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›17 Aug 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI rises +0.05% to 242,729.62 on Monday, 17 August 2026
- All-Share Index
- 242,729.62 +0.05%
- Market Cap
- ₦156.70T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 4 / 2
- Volume
- 8,865,885
The Nigerian Exchange is advancing on Monday, 17 August 2026, with the All-Share Index up 110.42 points (+0.05%) at 242,729.62 so far this session. Market capitalisation is up by ₦71.27 billion at ₦156.70 trillion. Market breadth is positive: 4 stocks have advanced, 2 declined and 1 are unchanged so far. TRANSEXPR leads gainers (+9.86% to ₦3.12), followed by LEGENDINT (+8.75%) and ACCESSCORP (+3.51%); RTBRISCOE paces losers (-9.91% to ₦10.45). ACCESSCORP is the most active by volume (1.34m shares), while FIRSTHOLDCO leads by value; total volume 8.87m shares, value traded ₦296.35 million, 6,263 deals. As of 10:00 WAT, Monday, 17 August 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- TRANSEXPR TRANSEXPR +9.86% · ₦3.12
- LEGENDINT LEGENDINT +8.75% · ₦4.35
- ACCESSCORP ACCESSCORP +3.51% · ₦28.00
Top losers
- RTBRISCOE RTBRISCOE -9.91% · ₦10.45
- VFDGROUP VFDGROUP -4.84% · ₦11.80
Most active
Most active by volume
- ACCESSCORP ACCESSCORP
- GUINEAINS GUINEAINS
- FTNCOCOA FTNCOCOA
Most active by value
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- MTNN MTNN
- ACCESSCORP ACCESSCORP
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Monday, 17 August 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index is trading at 242,729.62 — a move of +110.42 points (+0.05%) as of 10:00 WAT on Monday, 17 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 Monday, 17 August 2026, with the All-Share Index at 242,729.62 (+0.05%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
TRANSEXPR (TRANSEXPR) leads gainers so far on Monday, 17 August 2026, up +9.86% at ₦3.12.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
RTBRISCOE (RTBRISCOE) leads losers so far on Monday, 17 August 2026, down -9.91% at ₦10.45.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stands at ₦156.70 trillion as of 10:00 WAT on Monday, 17 August 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth is up on Monday, 17 August 2026: 4 stocks have advanced, 2 declined and 1 are unchanged so far.