Nigeria’s equities market closes lower on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous trading session as investors lose N599 billion in value. Multiple reports state that the market sentiment turns bearish and that total market capitalisation declines by 0.38%. Figures cited show market capitalisation falls from about N158.614 trillion at the start of trading to about N158.015 trillion at the close. The decline is attributed to a net drop in the value of listed equities during the session, leading to a reduction in overall market worth for investors. The losses represent a reversal of the earlier gains recorded in the prior trading day, but the reports agree on the direction and magnitude of Tuesday’s movement—downward by N599 billion and reflected in the share-market benchmark performance for the day. No additional, outlet-specific drivers for the sell-off are detailed in the provided excerpts. The accounts are consistent in describing the same closing outcome: a lower market close, reduced market capitalisation, and investor losses totaling N599 billion.