In a strategic effort to position Nigeria’s capital market as a driver of cross-border investments, Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening international capital market partnerships.
Their ongoing engagements in China highlight a broader push to connect Nigeria more deeply with global financial markets and attract fresh investment flows.
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This commitment was clearly demonstrated during the China-Africa CEO Dialogue, organized by Choice International Group in close collaboration with NGX Group. Held alongside the 4th China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, the dialogue brought together NGX Group, SEC, and other leading African institutions with Chinese corporates, regulators, and financial entities to explore opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration.
Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group, emphasized during the dialogue that deepening capital market partnerships is critical to unlocking new investment corridors between Nigeria and China. He highlighted NGX Group’s ongoing engagements with institutions such as the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a focus on enabling Chinese companies to raise capital within Nigeria through instruments such as bonds, commercial papers, and equities. This approach, he said, helps reduce currency and operational risks while driving growth in key sectors like manufacturing, information technology, and the automotive industry.
“Financial flows are often the missing link in many China-Africa engagements,” Popoola said. “By opening these corridors, we are positioning Nigeria as a hub for cross-border investments and advancing the country’s economic diversification strategy.”
From a regulatory standpoint, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of SEC, reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to creating a safe, transparent, and enabling investment environment. “Our responsibility goes beyond providing regulatory frameworks. It includes assuring investors that Nigeria offers fairness and justice when needed. Transparency and credibility are essential to building investor trust. While every investment carries risk, it is our role as regulators to manage those risks and ensure a level playing field,” he explained.
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Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman of NGX Group, commended the strategic engagements in China as a clear reflection of NGX Group’s vision to establish Nigeria as Africa’s premier investment gateway. “At NGX Group, we believe the capital market plays a central role in unlocking Africa’s economic potential. Our engagement in China reflects our ongoing commitment to building strong connections between Nigeria and major global markets to deliver long-term value for our stakeholders,” Kwairanga stated.
The dialogue highlighted the critical role of capital markets in facilitating trade, enabling technology transfer, and driving industrial development between China and Nigeria. Both NGX Group and SEC pledged to continue championing capital market diplomacy as a strategic tool for sustainable economic growth.
