Investing in Nigeria
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: NGN · Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigerian Exchange (NGX)
MIC: XNSA · Currency: NGN · Timezone: Africa/Lagos
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 09:30–15:50 |
Source: https://ngxgroup.com/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
Main index
- NGX All-Share Index (NGX ASI) — Nigerian Exchange Group (source)
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Nigeria) — https://sec.gov.ng/
Gold & silver convention
Typical local unit(s): Gram (g). Typical purity: 9K, 14K, 18K.
14K gold is commonly recommended as the everyday-wear standard in Nigeria, with 18K favoured for traditional/ceremonial jewellery and 9K sold as a cheaper certified option; sold by weight in grams. (Source: Azarai (jewellery retailer buying guide))
Use the gold and silver reference pages to convert between units and price a given weight/purity — they support every unit and purity listed above.
Good to know
- Shares are dematerialized and held electronically through CSCS (Central Securities Clearing System Plc), Nigeria's central depository; retail investors access it only through a licensed stockbroker, not directly. (Source: CSCS)
- NGX extended its regular trading window from 10:00am–2:30pm to 9:00am–4:00pm (a 9:30am–3:50pm continuous trading session per exchange data providers), giving investors a longer daily trading window. (Source: NGX Group)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Nigeria have?
Nigerian Exchange
Who regulates investing in Nigeria?
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Nigeria)