Lagos, September 2, 2025 – Nigerian retail and institutional investors have poured more than ₦981 billion into equities on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) between January and July 2025, according to fresh market data.
The figure represents a 56 percent year-on-year surge compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring renewed investor appetite for stocks despite macroeconomic headwinds. Analysts attribute the growth to easing inflationary pressures, sustained corporate earnings, and increased confidence in the capital market.
Trading activity has also been buoyed by technological innovations that have broadened access to equities for everyday Nigerians, alongside reforms that continue to strengthen transparency and governance at the NGX.
Market watchers note that sectors such as banking, telecommunications, consumer goods, and industrials attracted the bulk of investments, with blue-chip stocks leading the charge.
Financial experts say the sharp rise in equity participation highlights a shift from traditional savings, as Nigerians seek higher returns to hedge against inflation and currency volatility.
The NGX has described the development as a positive signal for Nigeria’s capital market and the wider economy, stressing that it reflects growing confidence in equities as a sustainable wealth-building option.
