Kobo Terminal›Daily wraps›21 Aug 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI falls -0.29% to 239,351.16 on Friday, 21 August 2026
- All-Share Index
- 239,351.16 -0.29%
- Market Cap
- ₦154.53T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 23 / 34
- Volume
- 398,304,232
The Nigerian Exchange retreated on Friday, 21 August 2026, as the All-Share Index shed 686.64 points (-0.29%) to close at 239,351.16. Market capitalisation fell by ₦443.32 billion to ₦154.53 trillion. Market breadth was negative: 23 stocks advanced, 34 declined and 90 closed unchanged. RTBRISCOE led gainers (+9.63% to ₦11.95), followed by FTGINSURE (+8.11%) and TRANSEXPR (+7.84%); INTENEGINS paced losers (-10.00% to ₦3.87). STERLINGNG was the most active by volume (47.75m shares), while SEPLAT led by value; total volume 398.30m shares, value traded ₦31.36 billion, 36,265 deals. As of 20:00 WAT, Friday, 21 August 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- RTBRISCOE RTBRISCOE +9.63% · ₦11.95
- FTGINSURE FTGINSURE +8.11% · ₦2.00
- TRANSEXPR TRANSEXPR +7.84% · ₦3.30
Top losers
- INTENEGINS INTENEGINS -10.00% · ₦3.87
- OMATEK OMATEK -9.55% · ₦1.42
- CAVERTON CAVERTON -9.09% · ₦4.95
Most active
Most active by volume
- STERLINGNG STERLINGNG
- NGXGROUP NGXGROUP
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
Most active by value
- SEPLAT SEPLAT
- NGXGROUP NGXGROUP
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Friday, 21 August 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 239,351.16 — a move of -686.64 points (-0.29%) on Friday, 21 August 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange declined on Friday, 21 August 2026, with the All-Share Index at 239,351.16 (-0.29%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
RTBRISCOE (RTBRISCOE) led gainers on Friday, 21 August 2026, advancing +9.63% to close at ₦11.95.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
INTENEGINS (INTENEGINS) led losers on Friday, 21 August 2026, falling -10.00% to ₦3.87.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦154.53 trillion at the end of trading on Friday, 21 August 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was down on Friday, 21 August 2026: 23 stocks advanced, 34 declined and 90 were unchanged.