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Equities investors gained about N53 billion on Friday as the Nigerian Exchange, NGX, recorded 32 risers, 17 decliners. Consequently, the All-Share Index rose by 0.09% to close at 99,925.88 points, with the year-to-date return of the index climbing to 33.64%.

The Nigerian local currency, the naira, closed the week on negative note as heavy forex demand continues to exert pressure on the exchange rate in the official window. Though there has been accretion into external reserves, the apex bank appears to have gone on holiday from conducting a US dollar sales auction.