NGX closes August with 56.93% YTD gain as buying interest picks up

NAIRAMETRICS | 01-09-2026 10:50am |

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) had a good end to August 2026. On the last trading day of the month, the All-Share Index (ASI) went up by 1.20%. This means that overall, the market has gained 56.93% since the beginning of the year. Even though some investors were selling off their shares and adjusting their portfolios during August, there was still strong interest in buying, which helped the market finish positively.

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