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NGX loses N544.5 billion as First HoldCo, Fidelity Bank lead profit-taking

Nairametrics · 1h ago · 🇳🇬 Nigeria

NGX loses N544.5 billion as First HoldCo, Fidelity Bank lead profit-taking

The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish run on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as renewed profit-taking in large-cap stocks, led by First HoldCo and Fidelity Bank, dragged the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) down 0.35% to close at 241,611.23 points. The post NGX loses N544.5 billion as First HoldCo, Fidelity Bank lead profit-taking appeared first on Nairametrics .

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