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Nigerian Bourse Gains N917bn Amid Weak Investor Sentiment

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Nigerian Bourse Gains N917bn Amid Weak Investor Sentiment

20 May, 2026

The Nigerian bourse rebounded by 0.57 per cent on Tuesday despite weak investor sentiment triggered by a negative market breadth index after finishing with 26 price gainers and 31 price losers. Customs Street was saved from a further decline due to buying interest in some mid and large-cap equities, which offset profit-taking in others. It was observed that the insurance sector bled by 1.64 per cent and the consumer goods index depreciated by 0.93 per cent. However, the industrial goods space appreciated by 2.27 per cent, the banking counter improved by 0.98 per cent, and the energy industry rose by 0.11 per cent....................................READ MORE