The revised framework raised equity allocations across RSA funds and boosted institutional participation.
Ms Edwin noted that efforts should be made to prevent sickle cell disorders rather than spending huge money for its treatment.
Holcim, which owned an 84 per cent stake in Lafarge Africa (WAPCO.LG), said it has now sold its stake to China’s Huaxin Cement for $1 billion
Lafarge Africa Plc says its profit after tax (PAT) for the 2023 financial year declined by 4.7 per cent.
The bullish trend was due to bargain-hunting in shares of MTN Nigerian Communications (MTNN) and seven other companies.
Seplat Energy recorded the highest gain of 10 per cent to close at N869 per share.
The performance was impacted by gains recorded in medium and large capitalised stocks.
Negative sentiment was driven by price depreciation in MTNN and 13 other equities.
The upturn was impacted by gains recorded in large and medium capitalised stocks.
The overall market capitalisation dipped N83 billion to close at N21.920 trillion against N22.003 trillion on Friday.
