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The Nigerian stock market closed on a positive note on Thursday, extending its bullish run for another sessionInvestors gained approximately N961.75 billion as the market’s year-to-date return climbed to 56.77%International Breweries and First HoldCo led the top gainers, while Geregu Power and Thomas Wyatt Nigeria recorded the steepest losses
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The Nigerian stock market closed higher on Thursday, July 9, 2026, extending its winning streak as renewed bargain hunting in banking stocks and selective buying in telecommunications and consumer goods shares boosted investor sentiment.
The benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.62% to 243,958.73 points, up from 242,459.98 points in the previous trading session.
As a result, investors gained approximately N961.75 billion, while the market’s year-to-date (YTD) return improved to 56.77%.
Nigerian stocks gained for another session as investors added
