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Nigerian stock market rebounds, gains N95bn

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Nigerian stock market rebounds, gains N95bn

After three consecutive sessions of losses, the Nigerian stock market recovered by 0.17 per cent on Wednesday as investors improved interest in Tier-one banking stocks. Gains in Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Zenith Bank, and FBN Holding, amongst other advanced equities, were the primary drivers of the positive performance of the broader index. Consequently, investors … Read more

Powerball jackpot swells to $1.09 billion after no one won last night

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Powerball jackpot swells to .09 billion after no one won last night

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.09 billion after no one matched the six numbers drawn Monday night, continuing a three-month winless streak for the top prize. The numbers drawn were: 19, 24, 40, 42, 56 and the Powerball 23. No one has won Powerball’s jackpot since New Year’s Day, a stretch of 39 drawings … Read more