The Buhari-led administration had banned all trading in cryptocurrencies in Nigeria, citing it being used to launder money, fund terrorism, amongst other corrupt and nefarious activities.
“The next edition will see eight teams competing, and we expect that it would only get better for women’s cricket in the continent.”
The downturn was due to profit takings from Access Bank, Zenith Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Company and United Bank for Africa, Transcorp and AIICO.
Market sentiment was negative as 20 stocks depreciated in price while 13 constituted the gainers’ chart.
The sustained bullish market sentiment were recorded by 21 companies, while 21 also had losses.
Market breadth closed positive as 21 stocks recorded gains, relative to 20 losers.
The tide was impacted by Guiness, UCAP, NNFM, Nigerian Breweries and Honeywell Flour.
Overall, the market was positive with 27 gainers relative to 14 losers.
Seplat Energy recorded the highest gain of 10 per cent to close at N869 per share.
A breakdown of the price movement chart shows 37 gainers against seven losers, with Cornerstone Insurance leading the gainers’ table.
