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Fitch Ratings has affirmed Nigeria’s credit or long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) at ‘B-‘ with a positive outlook. The ratings affirmation is supported by the country’s large economy, relatively developed and liquid domestic debt market, and large oil and gas reserves, Fitch said.

The equities market index is trading negative during the midday session on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) platform due to sell pressure on banks and telecom company stocks. The Nigerian index declined yesterday due to weak sentiment despite earnings releases.