The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) market capitalisation bowed to profit-taking ahead of Christmas, dropping by N198 billion. This was in contrast with a turnover of 341.62 million shares valued at N2.34 billion in 2,949 deals on Friday. Transactions in the shares of United Bank for Africa (UBA) topped the activity chart with 32.17 million shares valued at N215.80 million. Guaranty Trust Bank followed with 26.33 million shares worth N777.96 million, while Access Bank traded 24.99 million shares valued at N238.8 million. NASCON Allied Industries traded 15.38 million shares valued at N192.28 million, while FBN Holdings transacted 12.98 million shares worth N78.81 million.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 23, 2019 18:22 UTC