NGX loses 0.44% in August despite N1.91trn month-end rally

Nigerian Tribune | 31-08-2026 08:50pm |

The Nigerian equities market staged a dramatic end-of-month recovery on Monday, adding N1.91 trillion to its market capitalisation in a single day. Despite this rally, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) lost 0.44% in August overall. The month-end recovery was driven by renewed investor interest, but the market still closed the month in negative territory. Analysts attribute the mixed performance to a combination of factors, including profit-taking and macroeconomic concerns.

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