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

Author: Providence Ayanfeoluwa & Glory BasseyPublished on: October 20, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

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

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) was named Africa’s Best Exchange at the Euromoney Markets Awards 2026, presented in London on 15 October. Its NGX Invest platform facilitated more than N2.8 trillion in capital raising during the banking-sector recapitalisation and had grown to over 180 distribution channels by September 2026. In 2025, the NGX All-Share Index rose 51.19% and market capitalisation reached N99.38 trillion; by 16 October 2026, the index was up 59.07% year to date and market capitalisation stood at N160.73 trillion. NGX Group is also advancing sustainable finance through its NGX Net-Zero Programme, which helps Nigerian businesses set emissions-reduction targets and develop transition plans.

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