Investors lose N73bn as Nigerian stock market slumps into Democracy Day holiday

Author: Ogaga AriemuPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

Investors lose N73bn as Nigerian stock market slumps into Democracy Day holiday

Investors lost N73 billion after Thursday's trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as the nation marks Democracy Day. Market capitalization fell 0.05% to N156.969 trillion, and the All-Share Index dropped 133.47 points to 244,738.74. Trading volume increased to 1.70 billion shares worth N52.81 billion, with Access Corporation leading the value chart.

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