By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos
The Nigerian Exchange Group said it has intensified investor education drive through a digital engagement initiative aimed at improving financial literacy and deepening retail participation in the Nigerian capital market.
The Group recently hosted an X Space session, themed: “Follow the Fundamentals: A Beginner’s Guide to the Stock Market,” reaching over 5,000 users, largely young Nigerians, first-time investors, and retail market participants seeking to better understand investment opportunities in the capital market.
The session was said to have featured social media investment influencer, Omiete Inko-Tariah, alongside representatives from Nigerian Exchange Limited and NGX Regulation Limited, and demystified key concepts around market operations, investor protection, and safe participation.
Beyond education, it served as an open forum where retail investors engaged directly with market stakeholders on issues of confidence, transparency, and accessibility, the Exchange said in a statement.
Speaking on the initiative, Head, Group Communications and Partnerships at NGX Group, Clifford Akpolo, was quoted as saying: “Deepening retail participation is critical to building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable capital market.
“At NGX Group, we believe financial literacy is not just an educational responsibility, it is a strategic imperative for strengthening investor confidence, improving market accessibility, and expanding long-term wealth creation opportunities for Nigerians.
“Through digital platforms like this, we are leveraging innovation to connect with the next generation of investors and democratise access to market knowledge.”
The initiative forms part of NGX Group’s broader sustainability agenda under its Community pillar, which focuses on advancing financial literacy, inclusion, and economic empowerment through education-driven and stakeholder-focused programmes.
Following the success of this edition, NGX Group plans to sustain similar engagements as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening investor confidence, deepening retail participation, and building a more resilient and inclusive investment ecosystem.
Through digital platforms like this, we are leveraging innovation to connect with the next generation of investors and democratise access to market knowledge.
