Kobo Terminal›Daily wraps›16 Sept 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI rises +0.25% to 244,791.79 on Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- All-Share Index
- 244,791.79 +0.25%
- Market Cap
- ₦158.71T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 38 / 28
- Volume
- 662,353,879
The Nigerian Exchange rose on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, as the All-Share Index added 605.32 points (+0.25%) to close at 244,791.79. Market capitalisation rose by ₦392.47 billion to ₦158.71 trillion. Market breadth was positive: 38 stocks advanced, 28 declined and 81 closed unchanged. SOVRENINS led gainers (+9.69% to ₦2.15), followed by PRESTIGE (+9.56%) and CHAMPION (+9.50%); IMG paced losers (-9.93% to ₦27.65). STERLINGNG was the most active by volume (142.04m shares), while GTCO led by value; total volume 662.35m shares, value traded ₦37.43 billion, 63,167 deals. As of 20:00 WAT, Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
How this session compares
The All-Share Index closed at 244,791.79 on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, up 605.32 points (+0.25%) from 244,186.47 on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. Equity market capitalisation gained ₦392.47B to ₦158.71T. Breadth was positive with 38 gainers and 28 losers, against 35 and 32 in the previous session. Volume of 662,353,879 shares was 31% higher than the session before.
Over the last five sessions the index is +1.06%, with 5 up days out of five. Across the last 20 sessions it is +1.68%, and this close sits 1.2% below the 20-session high of 247,699.78 (7 Sept 2026).
| Session | ASI | Change | Gainers / losers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2026 | 244,791.79 | +0.25% | 38 / 28 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | 244,186.47 | +0.36% | 35 / 32 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | 243,299.24 | +0.10% | 23 / 33 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | 243,052.74 | +0.28% | 33 / 24 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | 242,378.13 | +0.06% | 26 / 32 |
Top movers
Top gainers
- SOVRENINS SOVRENINS +9.69% · ₦2.15
- PRESTIGE PRESTIGE +9.56% · ₦1.36
- CHAMPION CHAMPION +9.50% · ₦10.95
Top losers
- IMG IMG -9.93% · ₦27.65
- JOHNHOLT JOHNHOLT -9.88% · ₦7.30
- LIVINGTRUST LIVINGTRUST -9.84% · ₦2.84
Most active
Most active by volume
- STERLINGNG STERLINGNG
- AIICO AIICO
- FIDELITYBK FIDELITYBK
Most active by value
- GTCO GTCO
- ZENITHBANK ZENITHBANK
- NGXGROUP NGXGROUP
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Wednesday, 16 September 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 244,791.79 — a move of +605.32 points (+0.25%) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange gained on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, with the All-Share Index at 244,791.79 (+0.25%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
SOVRENINS (SOVRENINS) led gainers on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, advancing +9.69% to close at ₦2.15.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
IMG (IMG) led losers on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, falling -9.93% to ₦27.65.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦158.71 trillion at the end of trading on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was up on Wednesday, 16 September 2026: 38 stocks advanced, 28 declined and 81 were unchanged.