The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria have restated their commitment to strengthening collaboration with China as part of their sustained drives to attract more investments into the country, thereby positioning Nigerian Exchangeas a strategic window for cross-border investment flows.
The initiative was demonstrated at the just concluded China-Africa CEO Dialogue, organised by Choice International Group in collaboration with NGX Group, on the sidelines of the 4th China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha.
Speaking during the dialogue session, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group, Temi Popoola, said the Exchange was committed to driving cross-border partnerships that would create new capital-raising opportunities for Chinese companies and attract foreign investments into Nigeria.
The investment expert said: “Deepening capital market partnerships is key to unlocking new investment corridors between Nigeria and China. We are actively engaging institutions like the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to create frameworks that allow Chinese corporates to raise capital locally, whether through bonds, commercial papers, or equity, while also reducing currency and operational risks.
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“Financial flows are often the missing link in many China-Africa engagements. By opening these corridors, we are positioning Nigeria as a hub for cross-border investments and supporting the country’s economic diversification agenda”, Popoola stressed.
Speaking at the forum, the Director-General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, assured that Nigeria was ready to provide a transparent and secure investment environment that will boost investor confidence.
The capital market regulator explained: “Our job is not just to provide the framework but to assure investors that if they come to Nigeria, they’ll find justice when they need it.
“Transparency and credibility are key to building investor confidence. While risk is inherent in every business, our role as regulators is to mitigate those risks and ensure a level playing field”, Agama added.
In his remarks, Chairman of NGX Group, Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga, commended the NGX and SEC’s partnership with the Chinese investment authorities, describing the collaboration as part of NGX Group’s broader strategy to establish Nigeria as Africa’s investment gateway.
He clarified: “At NGX Group, we believe the capital market is pivotal to unlocking Africa’s potential. Our engagement in China reflects our commitment to building bridges between Nigeria and key global markets to deliver long-term prosperity for our stakeholders.”
The dialogue highlighted the growing role of capital markets in facilitating trade, technology transfer, and industrialisation between China and Nigeria.
The NGX Group and SEC used the forum to restate their commitment to promoting capital market diplomacy as a strategy for sustainable economic growth and cross-border cooperation between Nigeria and the China.
