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Nigerian equities continued their correction into the first week of July 2026, although there was a notable rebound on Friday. This trend was attributed to ongoing profit-taking in the industrial goods sector, according to Nairametrics.

In June, the Nigerian stock market experienced significant losses, with investors losing N13.3 trillion in value on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), marking the highest monthly loss recorded in the first half of the year. This decline is attributed to profit-taking activities among investors. Additionally, FTSE Russell has delayed Nigeria's Frontier Market status due to concerns regarding the T+1 settlement system, according to Vanguard Business.

The Nigerian stock market experienced a decline of N3.6 trillion, reversing two consecutive days of gains. This drop was attributed to widespread profit-taking activities, particularly in BUA Cement, which saw a 10 percent decrease in its stock value. Additionally, 37 other stocks were affected, contributing to the overall market downturn, according to ThisDay Live.