The nation’s stock market closed on a positive note on Monday, for the first time in seven straight trading sessions.

The All-Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange rose slightly by 0.34 per cent to close at 37,862.53 basis points while the market capitalisation of listed equities increased by N47bn to N13.762tn.

Twenty-one stocks appreciated at the end of trading on Monday, with Lasaco Assurance Plc leading the pack as its share price rose by 5.88 per cent to N0.36.

Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc gained 4.85 per cent to close at N25.95 per share, while Sterling Bank increased by 2.94 per cent to N1.40 per share.

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