The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders to create a sustainable and well-regulated environment for digital asset trading and investment in Nigeria.
Its Chairman, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, made the remarks in a goodwill message at the 2026 Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers’ Conference on Thursday in Lagos.
The conference theme, “Fostering Enduring Operating Environment for Digital Assets Trading and Investments – Regulators/Operators Perspective,” reflects the growing influence of emerging technologies in modern finance, Kwairanga said.
He noted that digital assets are reshaping traditional markets while offering new opportunities for capital formation, investment diversification, and financial inclusion.
However, he stressed that sustaining this transformation requires a careful balance between innovation and regulation. Regulators must provide clarity and safeguards, operators must build resilient infrastructure, and market participants must uphold high standards of professionalism and ethics.
“At Nigerian Exchange Group, we are committed to enabling a market ecosystem that is innovative, inclusive, and resilient. A key example is NGX Invest, our digital infrastructure, which has transformed primary market offerings from paper-based processes to a seamless, end-to-end digital experience, broadening investor participation and improving efficiency in capital raising.
“Through initiatives like this, we enhance market transparency, expand access to investment opportunities, and support the evolution of our market in line with global best practices. We also remain engaged with stakeholders to ensure that innovation, including emerging asset classes, is integrated responsibly within a well-regulated framework,” he said.
Kwairanga urged conference participants to approach deliberations with openness and a shared sense of responsibility, noting that the outcomes would have far-reaching implications for the financial industry and broader economy.
He commended the Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers for providing a platform for engagement on critical market issues, emphasizing that investment advisers and portfolio managers are key to ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and growth of Nigeria’s capital market.
