Nigeria, June 8 -- The News Chronicle reports that the Nigerian Exchange lost N4.915 trillion in market capitalization over five trading sessions as its market value fell from N160.51 trillion on May 29 to N155.59 trillion by June 5. The All Share Index also dropped by 3.2 percent, underscoring how worried investors are.



Although certain experts said the downturn was caused by profit-taking following a protracted run, market players cautioned that deteriorating security could erode investor confidence and impede the pace of ongoing economic change.



Shareholders and investment groups pushed the Federal Government to step up measures to safeguard lives, companies, and assets across the board. They said that unchecked security issue...