The main share index climbed 1.73% to 45,430.14 points, a level last seen in January 2018.
Airtel is Nigeria's third-biggest listed firm.
(Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)
ABUJA (Reuters) - Shares of Airtel Africa hit an all-time high on Wednesday, soaring the maximum 10% permitted and lifting Nigeria's main stock index.
The main share index climbed 1.73% to 45,430.14 points, a level last seen in January 2018.
Airtel is Nigeria's third-biggest listed firm.
(Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)
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