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Nigerian capital market growth and financial inclusion

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Since April 2026, Nigerian listed firms have shown improving fundamentals, highlighted by Afriland Properties’ dividend issue, Lafarge Africa’s 101% profit jump, and Champion Breweries’ record revenue. Other key players, including Nigerian Breweries and Beta Glass, also reported profit gains. The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has also deepened regional integration through a partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange, introducing cross-border listings, new ETFs, and shared technology. Building on that momentum, Exchange. NGX leadership has focused on broader financial inclusion and sustainable wealth creation. In June 2026, NGX CEO Temi Popoola emphasized that prosperity must be inclusive, noting that noted the NGX Invest platform helped onboard over two million investors in 2025. On 18 July 2026, NGX chairman Dr Chairman Dr. Umaru Kwairanga called for tighter collaboration between the capital market and the insurance industry to mobilise long-term capital. Two weeks later, industry. Following this, at a fintech roundtable in Lagos, he Lagos on 1 August 2026, Kwairanga urged regulators and banks technology firms to expand digital services to small businesses, women, and underserved groups. communities, emphasizing that trust, cybersecurity, and financial literacy are essential for a resilient digital ecosystem. Recent discussions have also addressed market deepening and regulatory needs. The Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN) has proposed tax incentives to encourage more indigenous companies to list on the NGX. Additionally, CEO Temi Popoola has urged activity shows the government NGX All-Share Index rising to implement policies encouraging high-growth fintech firms approximately 245,573 points, contributing to pursue dual listings or domestic listings a market capitalization of roughly ₦158.51 trillion, though weekly transaction values have seen a sharp decrease from previous highs. To support Nigeria's goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy, NGX leadership met with President Bola Tinubu to ensure local investors can participate in national wealth creation. These initiatives reinforce NGX’s commitment outline a strategic roadmap. This includes proposals to expanding list major strategic assets—such as stakes in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), and Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited—to deepen market access liquidity and strengthening investor confidence. attract both domestic and international investors.

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  1. 2026-08-10 05:20 UTC Nigerian capital market growth and financial inclusion
  2. 2026-08-08 23:36 UTC Nigerian capital market growth and financial inclusion
  3. 2026-08-01 11:32 UTC Nigerian capital market growth and financial inclusion

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