Kobo Terminal›Daily wraps›18 Sept 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI rises +1.42% to 249,804.56 on Friday, 18 September 2026
- All-Share Index
- 249,804.56 +1.42%
- Market Cap
- ₦162.16T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 41 / 25
- Volume
- 520,991,720
The Nigerian Exchange edged higher on Friday, 18 September 2026, as the All-Share Index added 3,489.18 points (+1.42%) to close at 249,804.56. Market capitalisation rose by ₦2.26 trillion to ₦162.16 trillion. Market breadth was positive: 41 stocks advanced, 25 declined and 81 closed unchanged. CILEASING led gainers (+10.00% to ₦5.50), followed by FTGINSURE (+10.00%) and LIVINGTRUST (+10.00%); TRANSPOWER paced losers (-9.96% to ₦178.00). MBENEFIT was the most active by volume (76.64m shares), while ZENITHBANK led by value; total volume 520.99m shares, value traded ₦29.81 billion, 44,239 deals. As of 20:00 WAT, Friday, 18 September 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- CILEASING CILEASING +10.00% · ₦5.50
- FTGINSURE FTGINSURE +10.00% · ₦1.65
- LIVINGTRUST LIVINGTRUST +10.00% · ₦2.60
Top losers
- TRANSPOWER TRANSPOWER -9.96% · ₦178.00
- CADBURY CADBURY -9.32% · ₦53.00
- OMATEK OMATEK -8.40% · ₦1.20
Most active
Most active by volume
- MBENEFIT MBENEFIT
- AVACAP AVACAP
- STERLINGNG STERLINGNG
Most active by value
- ZENITHBANK ZENITHBANK
- FIRSTHOLDCO FIRSTHOLDCO
- ARADEL ARADEL
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Friday, 18 September 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 249,804.56 — a move of +3,489.18 points (+1.42%) on Friday, 18 September 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange gained on Friday, 18 September 2026, with the All-Share Index at 249,804.56 (+1.42%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
CILEASING (CILEASING) led gainers on Friday, 18 September 2026, advancing +10.00% to close at ₦5.50.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
TRANSPOWER (TRANSPOWER) led losers on Friday, 18 September 2026, falling -9.96% to ₦178.00.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦162.16 trillion at the end of trading on Friday, 18 September 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was up on Friday, 18 September 2026: 41 stocks advanced, 25 declined and 81 were unchanged.