NGX Pulse›Daily wraps›19 Aug 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI falls -0.04% to 241,522.01 on Wednesday, 19 August 2026
- All-Share Index
- 241,522.01 -0.04%
- Market Cap
- ₦155.92T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 6 / 5
- Volume
- 76,416,534
The Nigerian Exchange is softer on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, with the All-Share Index down 89.22 points (-0.04%) at 241,522.01 so far this session. Market capitalisation is down by ₦57.61 billion at ₦155.92 trillion. Market breadth is positive: 6 stocks have advanced, 5 declined and 4 are unchanged so far. VERITASKAP leads gainers (+9.56% to ₦1.49), followed by NSLTECH (+3.75%) and NPFMCRFBK (+3.70%); ETI paces losers (-10.00% to ₦63.00). FCMB is the most active by volume (38.59m shares); total volume 76.42m shares, value traded ₦1.01 billion, 3,150 deals. As of 10:00 WAT, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- VERITASKAP VERITASKAP +9.56% · ₦1.49
- NSLTECH NSLTECH +3.75% · ₦0.83
- NPFMCRFBK NPFMCRFBK +3.70% · ₦4.20
Top losers
- ETI ETI -10.00% · ₦63.00
- UNIVINSURE UNIVINSURE -9.41% · ₦0.77
- CHAMS CHAMS -5.98% · ₦4.09
Most active
Most active by volume
- FCMB FCMB
- VERITASKAP VERITASKAP
- UNIVINSURE UNIVINSURE
Most active by value
- FCMB FCMB
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- ETI ETI
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Wednesday, 19 August 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index is trading at 241,522.01 — a move of -89.22 points (-0.04%) as of 10:00 WAT on Wednesday, 19 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 Wednesday, 19 August 2026, with the All-Share Index at 241,522.01 (-0.04%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
VERITASKAP (VERITASKAP) leads gainers so far on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, up +9.56% at ₦1.49.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
ETI (ETI) leads losers so far on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, down -10.00% at ₦63.00.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stands at ₦155.92 trillion as of 10:00 WAT on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth is up on Wednesday, 19 August 2026: 6 stocks have advanced, 5 declined and 4 are unchanged so far.