Local equities close higher, gains N187bn

Domestic equity market Tuesday returned to bullish trend, gaining N187 billion as gains recorded in the shares of Geregu Power, Flour Mills Nigeria Plc, Dangote Sugar, United Bank for Africa and others lifted market activities.

The NGX All Share Index also appreciated by 340.85 basis points to 67217.77 points from 66876.92 points traded on Monday.