NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›18 Aug 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI falls -0.09% to 242,241.86 on Tuesday, 18 August 2026
- All-Share Index
- 242,241.86 -0.09%
- Market Cap
- ₦156.38T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 2 / 3
- Volume
- 8,052,082
The Nigerian Exchange is pulling back on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, with the All-Share Index down 212.79 points (-0.09%) at 242,241.86 so far this session. Market capitalisation is down by ₦137.38 billion at ₦156.38 trillion. Market breadth is negative: 2 stocks have advanced, 3 declined and 3 are unchanged so far. TRANSEXPR leads gainers (+9.94% to ₦3.43) ahead of MEYER (+9.88%); CHAMS paces losers (-5.71% to ₦4.13). CORNERST is the most active by volume (905,144 shares), while ARADEL leads by value; total volume 8.05m shares, value traded ₦499.93 million, 3,415 deals. As of 10:00 WAT, Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- TRANSEXPR TRANSEXPR +9.94% · ₦3.43
- MEYER MEYER +9.88% · ₦18.35
Top losers
- CHAMS CHAMS -5.71% · ₦4.13
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO -1.79% · ₦137.50
- MBENEFIT MBENEFIT -1.58% · ₦3.12
Most active
Most active by volume
- CORNERST CORNERST
- CHAMS CHAMS
- TRANSEXPR TRANSEXPR
Most active by value
- ARADEL ARADEL
- MTNN MTNN
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Tuesday, 18 August 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index is trading at 242,241.86 — a move of -212.79 points (-0.09%) as of 10:00 WAT on Tuesday, 18 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 down on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, with the All-Share Index at 242,241.86 (-0.09%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
TRANSEXPR (TRANSEXPR) leads gainers so far on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, up +9.94% at ₦3.43.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
CHAMS (CHAMS) leads losers so far on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, down -5.71% at ₦4.13.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stands at ₦156.38 trillion as of 10:00 WAT on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth is down on Tuesday, 18 August 2026: 2 stocks have advanced, 3 declined and 3 are unchanged so far.