NGX ASI falls 1.09% as Seplat restarts and First HoldCo jumps
The NGX ASI closed at 1,490.53, down 1.0929% on April 7, while First HoldCo jumped 9.1% on NGN 3.19 billion in turnover, according to the analyst report provided. Seplat Energy resumed operations on April 6 after strike action was halted and an interim wage agreement was reached with the union, according to Investors King and MyJoyOnline. MTN Nigeria announced the exit of non-executive director Mazen Mroue, Proshare reported. The day’s flow also included 4 NGX regulatory notices, including 2 delisting notices for April 2026 and 2 circulars on disciplinary actions against trading license holders and approved persons.
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