Nigeria stocks shed N8.24trn as investors pull profit

    Iheanyi Nwachukwu | Top Stories | Jun 22, 2026    
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Nigerian stocks have shed about N8.24 trillion in value since the start of June as investors locked in gains following months of strong rallies, triggering a long-anticipated market correction.

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