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The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish run on Thursday, with the All-Share Index declining 0.37% to settle at 242,227.31 points.  The local bourse shrank as sell pressure persisted for four days straight, in what some stockbrokers now call a price correction after a fast-and-furious rally.

Cement company Lafarge Africa Plc lost about 10% of its market value due to heavy sell-offs on the Nigerian Exchange. The sell pressure aligned well with broader market direction, stockbrokers said, reflecting an ongoing market correction that has lasted for three days.

Equities investors lost N181 trillion in a swoop on Monday over risk-off sentiment spotted across key sectoral indices.  The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) opened trading for the month in negative territory, with key market performance indicators declining by 1.3%.