NGX market summary for 19 August 2026.
Server-rendered market wrap for Nigerian Exchange, built from Mansa's stored market data. Session hours are 09:00–16:00 local time.
NGX Market Summary — NGX All-Share Index (ASI) -0.36% at 240,750.47 on Wednesday, 19 August 2026
The Nigerian Exchange traded softer on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, with NGX All-Share Index (ASI) down -0.36% to 240,750.47. Market capitalisation stood at ₦ 155.42T. Breadth was balanced: 10 stocks advanced, 10 declined and 90 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 1.19B shares. Updated 19 Aug 2026, 17:50 GMT+1.
How did the NGX perform today?
Nigerian Exchange traded softer on Wednesday, 19 August 2026; NGX All-Share Index (ASI) was -0.36% at 240,750.47.
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 90 unchanged stocks.
- NGX All-Share Index (ASI)
- 240,750.47-0.36%
- Market Cap
- ₦ 155.42T
- Breadth
- 10 / 10
- Volume
- 1.19B
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% | 254.7K | 2.93B | ₦520.41B | |
| 2 | ₦2.44 | +0.19 | +8.44% | 5.23M | 23.99B | ₦58.54B | |
| 3 | HMC Alliances PlcHMCALL | ₦3.52 | +0.32 | +10.00% | 1.31M | 3.12B | ₦10.99B |
▼ Pulling down
| # | Stock ↕ | Price ↕ | Change | Chg % ↕ | Volume ↕ | Share O/S ↕ | Mkt Cap ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aradel Holdings PlcARADEL | ₦1,374.20 | -152.60 | −9.99% | 3.25M | 4.34B | ₦5.97T |
| 2 | Universal Insurance PlcUNIVINSURE | ₦0.77 | -0.08 | −9.41% | 7.67M | 16.00B | ₦12.32B |
| 3 | International Energy Insurance PlcINTENEGINS | ₦4.77 | -0.53 | −10.00% | 661.9K | 1.28B | ₦6.13B |