NGX: Market index up by 108 basis points as investors gain N61bn

For the second consecutive day on Tuesday, sentiment in the Nigerian equities market remained positive as investors gained N61 billion at the close of trading.

This followed the increase in the share price of Berger Paints, Nestle, and Sovereign Insurance, amongst others on the trading floor today.

After five hours of trading at the capital market, the equity capitalization increased to N55.59 trillion from N55.53 trillion posted by the bourse on Monday.