Tinubu Meets NGX, SEC Chiefs In Brazil, Applauds Capital Market Gains

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday praised the “remarkable growth” of Nigeria’s capital market under his administration.

This is as he credited investors’ confidence in his economic reforms for the surge in activity on the Nigerian Exchange.

He disclosed this while receiving the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, and the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Exchange Group in Brazil during his state visit.

The President said the expansion of market capitalisation and trading volumes reflected the strength of his policies.

The State House confirmed the meeting in a statement dated August 26, 2025, signed by Presidential Adviser, Bayo Onanuga and posted on X on Wednesday morning.

The statement was titled, “President Tinubu Hosts NGX Group Board and SEC Director-General in Brazil, Invited to NGX Trading Floor.”

“Nigeria’s markets must be a trusted engine of enterprise and prosperity. My government will continue to pursue reforms that unlock capital, protect investors, and drive innovation, so that our economy works for every Nigerian,” Tinubu declared