The market capitalisation, which opened trading at N20.273 trillion, rose by N17 billion to close at N20.290 trillion.
The All-Share Index appreciated by 62.26 points or 0.16 per cent to close at 38,547.08 from 38,484.82 posted on Thursday.
The Nigerian equities market closed red on Thursday following sell pressure in the shares of the consumer goods sector.
Transactions on the nation’s bourse dropped by N5 billion to reverse the two days upward trend.
The market closed negative with 11 gainers in contrast with 23 losers.
Market capitalisation lost N54 billion or 0.27 per cent to close at N20.089 trillion from N20.143 trillion achieved on Friday.
In spite of the growth in market indicators, the market closed negative with 20 losers in contrast with 15 gainers.
