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Market Selloff Persists as NGX Wipes N1.76 Trillion Off Capitalisation

The Nigerian equities market recorded its second consecutive session of losses on Wednesday, as investors continued to lock in gains following a recent record rally. The NGX All-Share Index declined by 1.12% to close at 243,967.09 points, wiping N1.76 trillion from the total market capitalisation, which settled at N157.49 trillion. The selloff was primarily driven by the consumer goods sector, where the index plunged 4.93%, led by significant price declines in BUA Foods and Unilever Nigeria. Banking heavyweights, including Access Holdings and UBA, also faced downward pressure. Despite the broader market correction, some large-cap stocks like ETI and Nestlé Nigeria posted gains, while the insurance sector bucked the trend to close higher.

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