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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 17:58 WATNext edition: Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 18:00 WAT
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NGX All-Share Index
0
▼ 1.02% · Wed close
YTD +60.05%
1 Month
+14.1%
Year to Date
+60.05%
1 Year
+127.2%
Today
â–¼ 1.02%
Mkt Cap
₦159.66T
Deals
58,958
ZICHIS +9.99% ₦32.04ABCTRANS +9.99%JAPAULGOLD +9.95%LIVINGTRUST +9.92%FTNCOCOA +9.91%MCNICHOLS +9.79%BUACEMENT -10.00% ₦414.00CAP -9.99% ₦210.35ETRANZACT -7.03%ASI 249,062.37 ▼1.02% · NGXMKT CAP ₦159.66TYTD +60.05%CBN MPR 26.50% HELD · 305TH MPCINFLATION 15.69% APR · NBSUSD/NGN ₦1,343.77 NAFEM · ₦1,400 PARALLELBRENT $104+ /BBLGROSS RESERVES $49.49B · CBN MAY 15T+1 SETTLEMENT JUNE 1 · SECZICHIS +9.99% ₦32.04ABCTRANS +9.99%JAPAULGOLD +9.95%LIVINGTRUST +9.92%FTNCOCOA +9.91%MCNICHOLS +9.79%BUACEMENT -10.00% ₦414.00CAP -9.99% ₦210.35ETRANZACT -7.03%ASI 249,062.37 ▼1.02% · NGXMKT CAP ₦159.66TYTD +60.05%CBN MPR 26.50% HELD · 305TH MPCINFLATION 15.69% APR · NBSUSD/NGN ₦1,343.77 NAFEM · ₦1,400 PARALLELBRENT $104+ /BBLGROSS RESERVES $49.49B · CBN MAY 15T+1 SETTLEMENT JUNE 1 · SEC
Session Snapshot — Wednesday, May 20, 2026 NGX · AFX · GlobalView
Shares Traded
600.2M
Total Deals
58,958
Turnover
₦32.72B
Gainers
41
Decliners
25
Unchanged
67
NGX All-Share Index — Historical NGX Group
Indicative trend. Awaiting live NGX data feed.
Weekly Volume (M shares) NGX
Weekly Turnover (₦B) NGX
Sector Performance — MTD (%) NGX
Market Context & Catalysts NGX / CBN / Fitch
CBN Holds MPR at 26.50%
The 305th MPC meeting (May 19–20) held the MPR at 26.50% unanimously. CRR for DMBs retained at 45%. Governor Cardoso cited transitory external shocks — Middle East tensions and Brent above $104/bbl — as the key inflation drivers. Sources: Channels TV, Nairametrics, PM News.
Industrials Lead ₦1.62T Selloff
Industrial Goods index shed -3.84%, the sharpest sectoral decline. BUA Cement -10% (₦414), CAP -9.99% (₦210.35). Analysts cited overbought conditions after a 9-session bull run. Sources: Zawya, GlobalView Capital, NGX Group.
Inflation at 15.69% — NBS April
Nigeria's headline inflation rose to 15.69% in April 2026 from 15.38% in March per NBS. Food inflation 16.06% — first time it exceeded headline since August 2025. Core inflation: 15.86%. Sources: NBS, Nairametrics, Premium Times.