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NGX loses N544.5 billion as First HoldCo, Fidelity Bank lead profit-taking
Nairametrics
Aug 19, 2026 · 06:24 WAT
The NGX All-Share Index declined 0.35% to 241,611.23 points as the equities market extended its bearish trend. Profit-taking in large-cap stocks, led by First HoldCo and Fidelity Bank, contributed to the reported N544.5 billion loss in market capitalisation.