Trading activities on the floor of Nigerian Exchange NGX on Thursday closed northward, appreciating by N233 billion as bulls dominated the market during the day. Market capitalisation of listed equities advanced by 0.22 per cent to N105.969 from N105.736 trillion reported the previous day. The NGX All Share Index also appreciated by 362.93 basis points to 165527.31 points from 165164.38 points recorded on Wednesday. The positive performance in the shares of Zenith Bank, NEM insurance Scoa Plc and other small and medium stocks lifted trading for the day, bringing year to date return to 6.37 per cent. The market was positive with 41 gainers against 27 decliners.