Figures cited by Punch, the Nigerian Exchange closed lower as broad selling pressure pulled the All-Share Index down by 1.05 percent.
Market capitalisation fell by about ₦1.65 trillion to ₦157.05 trillion, while several stocks recorded steep daily losses.
The session highlights the sensitivity of Nigeria’s equity market to profit-taking and sector-wide risk repricing after a strong period of market gains.
Independent confirmation was limited during this review. No second credible report was located that added sufficiently independent verification, so the item is presented with that limitation rather than with fabricated corroboration.
Echotitbits take: The development is worth watching for its practical effect on households, businesses, investors or public institutions. The next signal will be implementation, measurable outcomes and whether the responsible institutions publish follow-through data.
Source: Naira Metrics – https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/10/ngx-sheds-n1-67-trillion-as-sell-off-deepens-across-sectors/, 2026-09-10
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