NGX Group named Africa’s best Exchange at Euromoney Markets Awards 2026

NGX Group was named Africa's Best Exchange at the Euromoney Markets Awards 2026, held on 15 October 2026 at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London. The recognition highlights the group's efforts in market infrastructure, digital innovation, and capital formation. The award acknowledges achievements made in 2025, a year marked by strong growth in Nigeria's equities market. NGX Invest, the group's electronic public-offering platform, has significantly contributed to increasing primary-market participation. It facilitated over N2.8 trillion in capital raising during Nigeria's banking sector recapitalisation. By September 2026, NGX Invest's distribution network expanded to more than 180 channels, including a WhatsApp subscription service for investors. In 2025, Nigeria's equities market saw substantial growth, with the NGX All-Share Index rising 51.19 per cent. Equities turnover increased by 109.48 per cent to N5.96 trillion, and market capitalisation reached N99.38 trillion. This trend continued into 2026, with the All-Share Index up 59.07 per cent year-to-date as of 16 October. Equities turnover stood at N7.82 trillion, a 73.78 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2025, and market capitalisation hit N160.73 trillion. Temi Popoola, CEO of NGX Group, stated the award reflects the company's commitment to enhancing market infrastructure and technology. She thanked regulators, policymakers, issuers, investors, and others for their support in developing the capital market. NGX Group aims to continue making the market more accessible, resilient, and competitive through digital innovation and deeper connections with other African markets. NGX Group also advances sustainable finance through the NGX Net-Zero Programme, implemented with partners DEG Impulse gGmbH and Africa Foresight Group. The initiative supports Nigerian businesses in preparing for climate challenges and accessing climate-aligned financing.