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Nigerian equities swing to N1.88 trillion losses ahead of Dangote Refinery IPO

The Nigerian equities market reversed Monday's bullish momentum in dramatic fashion on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) declined 1.17% to close at

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The Nigerian equities market reversed Monday's bullish momentum in dramatic fashion on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) declined 1.17% to close at 244,802.11 points, erasing approximately N1.88 trillion in market capitalisation in a single session.

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