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Market correction wipes N5.42trn off NGX in 20-day slump
BusinessDay
Aug 21, 2026 · 13:09 WAT
The Nigerian Exchange recorded a N5.42 trillion decline in market capitalisation during a 20-day correction, as sustained profit-taking and cautious investor sentiment weighed on broad market performance. The report describes the movement as a market-wide development rather than linking it to specific listed companies.