NGX Sets N260tn Market Goal on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day 2026, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) held a ceremony to announce its bold ambition to double its market capitalization from N130 trillion to N260 trillion. The event, themed around women's empowerment, featured influential policymakers and leaders from the private sector, including Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, who highlighted the critical link between a prosperous nation and financial agency for women.

Temi Popoola, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group, emphasized the organization's commitment to expanding access to investment opportunities for women, positioning them as key drivers of Nigeria's economic future. The event also included remarks from Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities Exchange Commission, who called for increased female empowerment in the capital market.

The ceremony underscored the need for regulatory support to enhance women's participation, with various stakeholders present, including Honour Kafilat Ogbara and other notable figures from the financial sector.