Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- Nigerian stocks advanced by 2.9 per cent last week, lifted by bank and oil & gas equities. All the sector indexes appreciated during the week.

The main equity index has yielded 60.5 per cent so far this year.

"Recent broad-based declines have, however, brought several frontline and mid-cap stocks to more attractive entry levels. This could encourage some bargain-hunting during the week," analysts at Meristem Securities said in a note ahead of the week.

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