Kobo Terminal›Daily wraps›18 Aug 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI falls -0.35% to 241,611.23 on Tuesday, 18 August 2026
- All-Share Index
- 241,611.23 -0.35%
- Market Cap
- ₦155.97T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 23 / 41
- Volume
- 418,911,771
The Nigerian Exchange eased lower on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, as the All-Share Index shed 843.42 points (-0.35%) to close at 241,611.23. Market capitalisation fell by ₦544.48 billion to ₦155.97 trillion. Market breadth was negative: 23 stocks advanced, 41 declined and 83 closed unchanged. HMCALL led gainers (+9.97% to ₦3.20), followed by VERITASKAP (+7.09%) and TANTALIZER (+5.26%); REDSTAREX paced losers (-10.00% to ₦16.20). STERLINGNG was the most active by volume (51.57m shares), while SEPLAT led by value; total volume 418.91m shares, value traded ₦19.57 billion, 35,625 deals. As of 20:00 WAT, Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- HMCALL HMCALL +9.97% · ₦3.20
- VERITASKAP VERITASKAP +7.09% · ₦1.36
- TANTALIZER TANTALIZER +5.26% · ₦4.00
Top losers
- REDSTAREX REDSTAREX -10.00% · ₦16.20
- TRANSEXPR TRANSEXPR -9.94% · ₦2.81
- MEYER MEYER -9.88% · ₦15.05
Most active
Most active by volume
- STERLINGNG STERLINGNG
- FCMB FCMB
- CHAMS CHAMS
Most active by value
- SEPLAT SEPLAT
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- MTNN MTNN
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Tuesday, 18 August 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 241,611.23 — a move of -843.42 points (-0.35%) on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange declined on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, with the All-Share Index at 241,611.23 (-0.35%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
HMCALL (HMCALL) led gainers on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, advancing +9.97% to close at ₦3.20.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
REDSTAREX (REDSTAREX) led losers on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, falling -10.00% to ₦16.20.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦155.97 trillion at the end of trading on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was down on Tuesday, 18 August 2026: 23 stocks advanced, 41 declined and 83 were unchanged.