The market capitalisation which opened at N21.275 trillion increased by 0.10 per cent to close at N21.295 trillion.
Specifically, the All-Share Index dipped 57.03 points or 0.15 per cent to close at 38,911.31 from 38,968.34 recorded on Wednesday.
The market capitalisation lost N3 billion to close at N20.275 trillion in contrast with N20.278 trillion recorded on Friday.
A bargain-hunting for MTNN stocks rallied the market to a positive outcome on Thursday.
Overall, the market was positive with 29 stocks gainers relative to 16 losers.
Market capitalisation shed N71 billion buoyed by profit-taking sentiments by investors in all the major sectors except oil and gas stocks.
A breakdown of the price movement chart showed that 20 stocks posted price gains, relative to 16 losers.
A breakdown of the price movement chart shows that 21 stocks posted price appreciation in contrast with 10 laggards.
An investment expert attributed the persistent lull to profit-taking and sell pressure, ahead of earnings season.
Market breadth closed positive with 32 gainers as against two losers.
