The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced an extension of its trading hours, effective Monday, April 27, 2026.
🕘 New Trading Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (WAT)
(Previously: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
This change, approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria, is aimed at:
The extended hours will give investors more flexibility to respond to market developments and align Nigeria’s market more closely with global standards—especially following its recognition by FTSE Russell as a Frontier Market.
📈 What This Means for You
Investors now have more time and opportunity to execute trades and respond to market-moving information efficiently.