NGX slips 0.61% ahead of T+1 settlement shift on June 1
The NGX ASI fell 0.61% to 1,765.43 on May 27, after a 2.21% rise on May 25, according to African Capital Markets News and analyst notes. The market is also heading into Nigeria's shift to T+1 settlement from June 1, while Dangote Sugar's rights were activated on May 26 and Sunu Assurances Nigeria extended its rights issue, according to market bulletins. On the corporate side, MTN Nigeria highlighted N878.7 billion in tax remittances, while GCR affirmed its AAA rating with a stable outlook, according to Business News Nigeria and MarketForces Africa. Elsewhere, BUA Cement approved a N338.6 billion dividend after profit rose to N356 billion, and Lafarge Africa proposed a N96.64 billion payout, Arise News and THISDAYLIVE reported.
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