NGX market summary, latest close and top movers.
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NGX Market Summary — NGX All-Share Index (ASI) +0.04% at 241,705.57 on Wednesday, 19 August 2026
The Nigerian Exchange traded firmer on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, with NGX All-Share Index (ASI) up +0.04% to 241,705.57. Market capitalisation stood at ₦ 156.03T. Breadth was balanced: 10 stocks advanced, 10 declined and 94 were unchanged. HMC Alliances Plc (HMCALL) +10.00% to ₦3.52 led gainers, while International Energy Insurance Plc (INTENEGINS) -10.00% to ₦4.77 led losers. Total volume across the tracked board was 1.09B shares. Updated 19 Aug 2026, 14:59 GMT+1.
How did the NGX perform today?
Nigerian Exchange traded firmer on Wednesday, 19 August 2026; NGX All-Share Index (ASI) was +0.04% at 241,705.57.
Which NGX stock gained the most?
HMC Alliances Plc (HMCALL) +10.00% to ₦3.52 led gainers on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Which NGX stock fell the most?
International Energy Insurance Plc (INTENEGINS) -10.00% to ₦4.77 led losers on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Was Nigeria's market breadth positive or negative?
Breadth was balanced on Wednesday, 19 August 2026: 10 advancers, 10 decliners and 94 unchanged stocks.
- NGX All-Share Index (ASI)
- 241,705.57+0.04%
- Market Cap
- ₦ 156.03T
- Breadth
- 10 / 10
- Volume
- 1.09B
Top movers behind the wrap
Full market desk →▲ Leading up
| # | Stock ↕ | Price ↕ | Change | Chg % ↕ | Volume ↕ | Share O/S ↕ | Mkt Cap ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₦177.85 | +10.95 | +6.56% | 226.0K | 2.93B | ₦520.41B | |
| 2 | HMC Alliances PlcHMCALL | ₦3.52 | +0.32 | +10.00% | 1.28M | 3.12B | ₦10.99B |
| 3 | AVACAPAVACAP | ₦7.60 | +0.45 | +6.29% | 4.68M | — | — |
▼ Pulling down
| # | Stock ↕ | Price ↕ | Change | Chg % ↕ | Volume ↕ | Share O/S ↕ | Mkt Cap ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortis Insurance PlcFTGINSURE | ₦1.93 | -0.21 | −9.81% | 609.60M | 12.91B | ₦24.92B |
| 2 | Royal Exchange PlcROYALEX | ₦1.05 | -0.11 | −9.48% | 42.28M | 8.27B | ₦8.68B |
| 3 | International Energy Insurance PlcINTENEGINS | ₦4.77 | -0.53 | −10.00% | 489.3K | 1.28B | ₦6.13B |