Grapevine

Market capitalisation closed at N55.709tn.

Unilever Nigeria, Vitafoam Nigeria, and MTN Nigeria Communications led the gainers, each rising by 10 per cent to close at N18.70, N19.25, and N198, respectively.

The volume of stocks traded declined by five per cent, turnover was up by eight per cent, and the number of deals dipped by seven per cent.