The local bourse extended the previous session’s gains, as the All-Share index of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) advanced by 0.3 per cent to 39,128.34 basis points. On Wednesday, investors’ interests in Guaranty Trust Bank and WAPCO drove the performance as they gained 4.2 per cent and 6.8 per cent respectively. Consequently, the Month-to-Date gain turned positive to 0.3 per cent, while the Year-to-Date loss moderated to -2.8 per cent. Per sector, the analysis indicated that the Banking, Industrial Goods and Oil & Gas indices recorded gains by 2.4 per cent, 0.4 per cent and 0.3 per cent respective, while the Insurance index declined by 1.3 per cent. Conveyance of passengers from there and other terminals has not kickstarted as the terminals are still under construction and workers were found there…Local equities market extends gains, adds 0.3 per centLocal equities market extends gains, adds 0.3 per cent

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 21, 2021 21:22 UTC