NGX falls 0.97% despite strong showings from BUA Cement and MTN
The NGX ASI closed at 1491.57 points, down 0.97% on Wednesday. This decline comes despite BUA Cement's recent surge of 10% to ₦326.7 earlier in the week, according to Nairametrics. MTN Nigeria also became the group's biggest profit engine, overtaking South Africa, reports Business Insider Africa. Insurers gained on capital raise news while oil stocks like Aradel and Presco declined.
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