The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has recorded a significant growth in market capitalization, rising by 16% to over 126.73 trillion naira in the first half of 2025.
The growth was largely driven by equities, which increased from 62.76 trillion naira to 75.95 trillion naira.
According to NGX report, the equities market appreciated by 16.6% in the first half of 2025, with Q2 alone contributing 13.6%.
While the Fixed income remained stable at 50.56 trillion naira, ETFs gained traction among retail investors, rising to 25.79 billion naira.
NGX also raised over 4.63 trillion naira in capital in H1 2025 through the exchange.
The launch of NGX Invest, a digital platform, has expanded access to primary market instruments and facilitated over 2 trillion naira in capital raised.
NGX Group is actively extending its footprint, with investments in the Ethiopian Securities Exchange and ongoing engagements with the Shanghai and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges.
The NGX is poised for continued expansion, backed by stronger macroeconomic fundamentals, rising foreign participation, and a healthy pipeline of listings.
