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OMO Policy Revision Deepens Market Pressure as August Losses Hit N2.5tn

Kayode Tokede The Nigerian equities market depreciated by N2.5 trillion in August 2026, influenced by the revised Open Market Operations (OMO) framework by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The

  • Nigeria's equities market lost N2.5tn in August due to revised OMO policy.
  • NGX market capitalization dropped 1.6% to N155.8266tn in August.
  • Investors reallocate to fixed-income assets amid cautious sentiment.

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