The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish run on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as renewed profit-taking in large-cap stocks, led by First HoldCo and Fidelity Bank, dragged the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) down 0.35% to close at 241,611.23 points.
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