Nigeria’s capital market is heading into 2026 on strong footing as the NGX targets deeper liquidity and global competitiveness.
The Chairman of Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group Plc, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, has outlined an ambitious agenda for 2026, focused on stronger competitiveness, deeper liquidity, and closer global alignment. In his 2025 Capital Market Review, he noted that total market capitalisation reached ₦149.88 trillion as of December 24, 2025, spanning equities, bonds, and exchange-traded products.
Kwairanga said sustaining the market’s gains will require policy harmonisation, transparent governance, technology-driven access, and long-term investing discipline. His 2026 agenda targets three groups: investors and issuers, regulators, and market operators.
He urged investors to adopt diversified, long-term strategies and stronger ESG practices. Regulators were encouraged to harmonise tax and FX policies to attract foreign capital, while operators were tasked with upgrading infrastructure and investor education.
In 2025, the NGX All-Share Index rose 49.17%, ranking among Africa’s best-performing exchanges. Kwairanga said consistent reforms could make Nigeria’s capital market deeper, more inclusive, and globally competitive.
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