Nigeria: Equities Market Posts Biggest Loss in April As Investors Lose N1.1trn

March 17, 2024--The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation recorded the biggest loss in the month of April with investors losing N1.1trn.

For eight consecutive trading days, the Nigeria bourse extended its losing streak as the benchmark index closed 1.93% weaker-the biggest single day decline since 19 February-to close at 99,808.34, according to analysis of yesterday's trading.

The market's weak performance was attributed to selloffs in telco heavyweight, MTNN (-1.32%) alongside Tier-1 banking tickers, GTCO (-3.66%), FBNH (-5.61%).

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