The market capitalisation which opened at N29.575 trillion inched higher by N69 billion or 0.23 per cent to close at N29.644 trillion.
The market capitalisation gained N84 billion or 0.29 per cent to close at N28.733 trillion, compared to N28.649 trillion.
Market sentiment as measured by market breadth was positive with 14 losers relative to 11 gainers.
The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) recorded a marginal gain of N6 billion on Thursday due to sustained bargain-hunting.
The market capitalisation gained N256 billion to close at N28.155 trillion, compared with N27.899 trillion on Friday.
Also, the All-Share Index was up by 353.82 points or 0.7 per cent to close at 51,222.34 compared to 50, 868.52 on Thursday.
Gains were driven by price appreciation in tier-one banks and largely capitalised stocks.
The All-share index shed 61.35 points or 0.13 per cent to close at 48,426.49 from 48, 476.49 recorded on Wednesday.
The nation’s equity market on Wednesday remained on a bullish note with bargain buying on Nestle and other 10 stocks.
The market’s performance was primarily driven by gains in stocks of Nigerian Breweries and BUA Cement.
