{
  "id": 9646767,
  "title": "Critical Minerals, Briscoe lift NGX in positive session",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/critical-minerals-briscoe-lift-ngx-in-positive-session",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-24T23:16:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/critical-minerals-briscoe-lift-ngx-in-positive-session/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, the Nigerian equities market witnessed substantial trading activity, with various sectors contributing to the market's overall performance. Critical Minerals Financing Corporation emerged as the top performer in percentage terms, surging 10 per cent to close at N2.97 per share, following a previous close of N2.70. R. T. Briscoe Nigeria closely trailed, gaining 9.55 per cent to settle at N9.75. Caverton Offshore Support Group and the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company also showcased strong gains, each surging 8.75 per cent and 8.57 per cent respectively, to close at N4.35 and N152.00 per share. Other noteworthy gains were observed in the mid-cap and small-cap stocks, such as Legend Internet (6.94 per cent to N3.85), ABC Transport (5.68 per cent to N4.65), Fidson Healthcare (5.25 per cent to N84.20), Austin Laz and Company (4.55 per cent to N2.30), and Consolidated Hallmark Holdings (4.20 per cent to N7.45). The banking sector saw Fidelity Bank and Jaiz Bank posting gains of 3.73 per cent and 2.50 per cent, closing at N20.85 and N8.20 respectively. Conversely, Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals led the decline, dropping 7.23 per cent to close at N7.70. Other notable losers included Ellah Lakes (5.33 per cent to N8.00), Mutual Benefits Assurance (4.65 per cent to N3.28), Lasaco Assurance (4.44 per cent to N1.72), and Wema Bank (3.93 per cent to N30.55). Among Exchange Traded Funds, Meristem Growth and Lotus Halal Equity ETF registered the highest gains (6.21 per cent and 5.46 per cent respectively). No price changes were recorded in the debt market segment.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian equities market recorded a positive session, with Critical Minerals and R. T. Briscoe leading the gainers’ table with significant price advanc Read More: https://punchng.com/critical-minerals-briscoe-lift-ngx-in-positive-session/",
  "key_points": [
    "Critical Minerals Financing Corporation surged 10% to close at N2.97 per share",
    "R. T. Briscoe Nigeria gained 9.55% to settle at N9.75",
    "Banking sector stocks Fidelity Bank and Jaiz Bank posted gains of 3.73% and 2.50%"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Critical Minerals, Briscoe lift NGX in positive session",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/critical-minerals-briscoe-lift-ngx-in-positive-session-9650043",
        "published": "2026-09-24T23:34:40.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}