Nigerian Exchange (NGX)

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed the week on a positive note on Friday, as renewed buying interest lifted the benchmark index and market capitalisation.

The confirmation, contained in a market notice published on Thursday, August 27, formally clears the uncertainty that had surrounded Nigeria’s return to the Frontier Market universe after the transition was placed under further review in June.

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed higher on Thursday, reversing the previous session’s decline as the market’s benchmark index gained 0.20 percent.

The decision is expected to be formally announced later this week, potentially clearing the uncertainty that emerged after FTSE Russell placed Nigeria’s planned reclassification under further review in June.

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