Chairman, Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Dr Umaru Kwairanga, says ongoing regulatory reforms are positioning the nation’s capital market to attract more investments and boost investor confidence.
Kwairanga was quoted in a statement on Sunday in Lagos to have said this during the ongoing 2025 Capital Market Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CAMCAN) Workshop.
The workshop had the theme, “Regulatory Reforms: ISA 2025 and Nigeria’s Investment Climate.”
The NGX Chairman noted that the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 marked a major step in improving market governance and investor protection.
According to him, the reforms represented structural changes aimed at modernising the market and attracting deeper investment flows.
“With the recent reforms encapsulated in the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, Nigeria has entered a pivotal phase in strengthening market governance, boosting investor protection, and enhancing overall market competitiveness.
“These reforms are not merely regulatory updates; they are foundational shifts designed to modernise our capital market architecture, attract deeper pools of capital, and position Nigeria as a top-tier investment destination within Africa and globally.
“As we navigate the complexities and opportunities presented by these reforms, your role as market media stakeholders becomes even more critical,” he said.
He said that the Exchange remained committed to supporting reforms that deepen transparency and broaden market participation.
He highlighted NGX Invest as a major innovation designed to simplify public offers and rights issues through digital channels.
Kwairanga said the platform had enabled millions of investors to participate directly in capital-raising activities.
He explained that NGX Invest had improved transparency, strengthened compliance and enhanced efficiency within the primary market.
Kwairanga said these efforts aligned with ISA 2025, which prioritises digital inclusion, operational efficiency and improved investor confidence.
“None of these efforts can thrive without credible and informed communication, and this is where the members of CAMCAN, remain indispensable.
“As journalists and correspondents covering the capital market, you act as a bridge between policy, market activity, and the investing public.
“Your work ensures that reforms are understood, market developments are accurately reported, and public trust is maintained. In a world increasingly challenged by misinformation, your role in delivering timely, factual, and contextual reporting is more vital than ever.
“I therefore charge you to continue upholding the highest standards of professionalism, accuracy, and
integrity.
“Your contributions help shape investor perception, support regulatory transparency, and ultimately strengthen the Nigerian capital market,” he said.
Dr Umaru Kwairanga, Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group
