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Nigeria's Stock Market Surges Amid Fitch's Recovery Warning

2/1/2025

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Fitch has placed Nigeria and 13 other nations in category D for recovery ratings, signaling ongoing challenges. However, Nigeria's stock market surged by N1.95 trillion in January 2025, showcasing resilience amid cautious trading. Finance Minister Wale Edun is actively engaging with JP Morgan's West Africa head, Dapo Olagunju, to boost investment inflows into the nation.

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Fitch has placed Nigeria and 13 other nations in category D for recovery ratings, signaling ongoing challenges. However, Nigeria's stock market surged by N1.95 trillion in January 2025, showcasing resilience amid cautious trading. Finance Minister Wale Edun is actively engaging with JP Morgan's West Africa head, Dapo Olagunju, to boost investment inflows into the nation.