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Nigerian Exchange engages Kenya, Ghana, South Africa exchanges to broaden participation as equities market delivers 50% returns in 2026.
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has announced that the anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals is being positioned as a pan-African investment opportunity rather than a purely Nigerian one. Chairman of NGX Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, disclosed this at the London Africa Summit on Friday, which focused on strengthening business and investment ties between the UK and Africa.
In a statement released on Saturday, Kwairanga said NGX had engaged stock exchanges across Africa to broaden participation in the planned offer and deepen regional capital market integration.
“We want to consider the Dangote Refinery offer as an African offer and not a Nigerian offer. That is why we invited stock exchanges from across the continent to Lagos and took them to the refinery to see what has been built,” he said.
African Exchanges Invited to Assess the Refinery
Kwairanga revealed that representatives from Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and other African countries visited the Dangote Refinery to assess its operations and investment potential. According to him, investors are increasingly seeking tangible evidence and growth prospects before committing capital.
“Investors are not looking for stories. Investors are looking for evidence, prospects and projections, and that is what we are bringing from Africa,” he stated.
Nigeria’s Equities Market Delivers 50% Returns
Kwairanga described Africa as one of the world’s most attractive investment destinations, citing its youthful population and expanding economic opportunities. He noted that the Nigerian equities market had delivered returns of more than 50% in the first five months of 2026.
“There are a lot of opportunities. With technology, investors can participate from anywhere in the world, including from the comfort of their homes,” he added.
NGX-LSE Partnership Attracts Global Capital
Kwairanga also highlighted the longstanding partnership between the Nigerian and London capital markets, describing the relationship with the London Stock Exchange as instrumental in attracting global capital to Nigeria. He said NGX had invested heavily in technology and market infrastructure to support efficient capital raising and improve market operations.
According to him, more than N4 trillion raised through recent bank recapitalisation exercises was facilitated by the exchange’s technology platforms.
International Roadshows and Market Reforms
Kwairanga said NGX had undertaken international roadshows across the United States, Brazil, China, and the United Kingdom to showcase investment opportunities and strengthen investor confidence in Nigeria. He added that recent reforms, including migration to a T+1 settlement cycle and extended trading hours, have aligned the Nigerian market with global best practices.
“We are bringing opportunities, growth and scale from Africa, while London is bringing global capital, international experience and investment depth. When these are combined, they create the confidence investors need to commit capital to the continent,” he said.
Optimism for Increased Capital Inflows
Kwairanga expressed optimism that stronger collaboration between African exchanges and international financial centres would increase capital inflows. He said these partnerships would also support economic growth and deepen capital market development across the continent.
