NGX ASI rises 0.12% as MTN overtakes Zenith on listed-company profit
The NGX ASI closed at 1,546.27, up 0.1224% on April 9, after a 3.61% advance flagged on April 8, according to the provided items. MTN Nigeria overtook Zenith Bank as the country’s most profitable listed company, The Africa Report said, while Zenith Bank and Seplat were among the drivers of the 3.61% rise cited on April 8. Stanbic IBTC stayed in focus through 2 stories on April 8 and April 7, with AD HOC NEWS highlighting the stock and businessday.ng reporting on an Abuja developers roundtable on housing. On the regulatory side, 2 bulletins dated April 9 confirmed the delisting of DN Tyre and Rubber Plc and Greif Nigeria Plc, while Access Holdings featured in 3 notices between April 8 and April 9 on its private placement and an addendum.
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