The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), through its regulatory subsidiary Nigerian Exchange Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo), has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing financial inclusion and deepening retail investor participation following the success of the FinTribe Finance Fair 2025, which convened over 9,000 women entrepreneurs focused on wealth creation and capital market opportunities.
The event, organised by FinTribe, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing women’s finance communities, has become a leading platform for promoting financial literacy and building investment confidence among women. NGX RegCo’s participation, through its flagship EquipHER initiative, featured interactive sessions that simplified capital market concepts and empowered women to make informed financial and investment decisions.
“You have what it takes to take full control of your financial journey,” said Olufemi Shobanjo, Chief Executive Officer of NGX RegCo. “The same determination that drives women to start businesses, buy homes, or save for their families is what makes them exceptional investors.”
Shobanjo commended FinTribe for its sustained commitment to women’s financial education, noting that financial inclusion begins with awareness. “When women understand how the market works, they can own their financial futures and build sustainable wealth,” he added.
In alignment with its technology-driven innovations, NGX Group continues to lower barriers to market entry through NGX Invest, a digital investment platform that enables investors to participate in public offers and rights issues directly from their smart devices bridging financial awareness with active market participation.
Jennifer Awirigwe, founder of FinTribe and popularly known as Financial Jennifer, applauded the collaboration for turning financial education into practical empowerment.
“Our partnership with NGX RegCo through EquipHER has created a bridge between knowledge and action,” she said. “Women are not just learning about finance; they’re taking ownership of their financial journeys and inspiring others to do the same.”
During an interactive Q&A session, participants sought guidance on share ownership transfers, portfolio management, and navigating investment processes. Shobanjo encouraged them to engage licensed stockbrokers and financial advisers for transparency and efficiency.
Throughout the fair, the EquipHER booth became a vibrant hub of engagement, drawing hundreds of participants eager to learn how to initiate or expand their investment portfolios.
This initiative complements NGX Group’s broader retail engagement strategy, which aims to deepen participation in Nigeria’s capital market. Recently, the Exchange also participated in a public lecture at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, themed “Harnessing the Capital Market for Catalyzing Infrastructure Development and Economic Transformation in Nigeria,” reinforcing NGX’s belief that an informed and engaged public is essential to sustainable economic growth.
Through EquipHER and regional retail engagements across Nigeria, NGX Group continues to champion financial inclusion, bridge the gender investment gap, and empower a new generation of women entrepreneurs and investors to thrive in the nation’s evolving capital market landscape.
