Kobo Terminal›Daily wraps›20 Aug 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI falls -0.30% to 240,037.8 on Thursday, 20 August 2026
- All-Share Index
- 240,037.8 -0.30%
- Market Cap
- ₦154.98T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 15 / 32
- Volume
- 2,869,472,044
The Nigerian Exchange declined on Thursday, 20 August 2026, as the All-Share Index shed 712.67 points (-0.30%) to close at 240,037.8. Market capitalisation fell by ₦440.33 billion to ₦154.98 trillion. Market breadth was negative: 15 stocks advanced, 32 declined and 100 closed unchanged. HMCALL led gainers (+9.38% to ₦3.85), followed by TRANSEXPR (+8.90%) and MCNICHOLS (+8.33%); INTENEGINS paced losers (-9.85% to ₦4.30). FTGINSURE was the most active by volume (2.56bn shares), while ARADEL led by value; total volume 2.87bn shares, value traded ₦30.68 billion, 34,669 deals. As of 20:00 WAT, Thursday, 20 August 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- HMCALL HMCALL +9.38% · ₦3.85
- TRANSEXPR TRANSEXPR +8.90% · ₦3.06
- MCNICHOLS MCNICHOLS +8.33% · ₦5.20
Top losers
- INTENEGINS INTENEGINS -9.85% · ₦4.30
- WAPIC WAPIC -9.84% · ₦2.20
- FTGINSURE FTGINSURE -9.76% · ₦1.85
Most active
Most active by volume
- FTGINSURE FTGINSURE
- STERLINGNG STERLINGNG
- TRANSEXPR TRANSEXPR
Most active by value
- ARADEL ARADEL
- SEPLAT SEPLAT
- FTGINSURE FTGINSURE
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Thursday, 20 August 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 240,037.8 — a move of -712.67 points (-0.30%) on Thursday, 20 August 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange declined on Thursday, 20 August 2026, with the All-Share Index at 240,037.8 (-0.30%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
HMCALL (HMCALL) led gainers on Thursday, 20 August 2026, advancing +9.38% to close at ₦3.85.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
INTENEGINS (INTENEGINS) led losers on Thursday, 20 August 2026, falling -9.85% to ₦4.30.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦154.98 trillion at the end of trading on Thursday, 20 August 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was down on Thursday, 20 August 2026: 15 stocks advanced, 32 declined and 100 were unchanged.