Stocks Advance By N187bn W-o-W Despite Broad-based Sector Weakness

Nigerian equities ended the week higher, with market capitalisation rising by N187 billion to N158.513 trillion. The NGX All-Share Index increased 0.12% week-on-week to 245,573.60 points, despite broad-based weakness across sectors. The improvement was attributed to renewed buying interest in key market counters.