The market capitalisation gained N13 billion or 0.05 per cent to close at N26.961 trillion from N26.947 trillion recorded at the previous section.
The fundraising committee were charged to be equitable and just in the distribution of the palliatives and cash.
Market breadth closed negative as 13 stocks declined, while 10 advanced.
The All Share Index rose by 53.29 points or 0.11 per cent to close at 49,889.80 from 49, 836.51 achieved on Wednesday.
The negative performance was with 34 stocks recording decline as against 15 stocks with gains.
Etranzact Plc led the gainers chart on Friday, closing with 9.92 per cent to close at N2.66.
Mr Atuche was in June sentenced to six years imprisonment after he was found guilty of stealing N25.7bn.
The All-Share Index increased by 55.50 points
Market sentiment was positive with 25 gainers compared with six laggards.
