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Nigerian billionaires lose $2.3bn in one day as stocks hit six-week low
BusinessDay
Aug 20, 2026 · 04:00 WAT
Four Nigerian billionaires reportedly lost a combined estimated $2.25 billion in wealth on Wednesday as investors took profits following a strong market run. The sell-off pushed Nigerian stocks to a six-week low, indicating broad negative activity across the equities market.