NGX: Shareholders raise investments by N206.57bn amid political tension

Investors retained their confidence in the Nigerian capital market with demands for equity stocks raising the market capitalization by 0.69 percent at the close of trading on Monday.

The value of investments in the capital market rose by N206.57 billion from N29.93 trillion to N30.14 trillion on Monday despite the political tension in the country.

Nigerians are eagerly awaiting the outcome of last weekend’s presidential election in the country with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) expected to announce the winner of the exercise in the coming days.