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Stock Market Drops by N599bn on Profit-taking in Nestle, 39 Others
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Aug 5, 2026 · 00:35 WAT
The Nigerian stock market closed lower after market capitalisation fell by N599 billion, attributed to profit-taking and sell-offs in Nestlé Nigeria and 39 other listed companies. The report identifies Nestlé as the named stock affected during the session.