Stocks
Nigeria Stock Market Surges N191 Billion on Buying Interest
The Nigerian stock market continued its bullish run on Thursday, with investors gaining N191 billion. This growth was driven by renewed buying interest in medium and large-cap stocks.
The key market indicators showed a 0.12 per cent increase, with the market capitalisation rising from N158.086 trillion to N158.278 trillion. The All-Share Index also advanced by 297.10 points, or 0.12 per cent, to close at 245,209.34.
The top gainers included Eterna, AVA Capital, Legend Internet, FCMB, and Honeywell Flour, which all saw significant price increases. Conversely, Fortis Global Insurance led the losers' chart with a decline of 10 per cent.