The Nigerian Exchange Group traces its founding to September 15, 1960 as the Lagos Stock Exchange, with operations beginning August 25, 1961, and is headquartered in Lagos; it is the oldest existing stock exchange in West Africa. Following a 2021 demutualization it now comprises three subsidiaries, Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX Regulation Limited and NGX Real Estate Limited, and traded 328 listed companies with a market capitalization around 131 trillion naira as of April 2026.
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The Nigerian Stock Exchange was initially founded on September 15, 1960 as the Lagos Stock Exchange.
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The Nigerian Exchange Group traces its founding to September 15, 1960 as the Lagos Stock Exchange, with operations beginning August 25, 1961, and is headquartered in Lagos; it is the oldest existing stock exchange in West Africa.
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It is an open, professional, and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa, and the world.
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