The Nigerian equities market, on Tuesday, gained N213 billion, on the first trading day after the public holidays after the market ended last week with All-Share Index (ASI) and equities capitalisation at 66,382.14 points and N36.331trillion.
The ASI and the equities capitalisation, however, rose to 66,770.97 point and N36.544 trillion on Tuesday.
Stocks of BUA Cement, Beta Glass, UACN, FTN Cocoa and Oando were on demand as trading begins in the new month. This positive record also pushed higher this year’s return to +30.28percent.