Tinubu lauds NGX N100tn milestone, urges Nigerians to take a position

President Bola Tinubu has praised company Nigeria, residents, and stakeholders within the Nigerian capital marketplace for serving to the Nigerian Trade surpass the historic N100 trillion market capitalisation milestone, describing it as a sign of a “new financial actuality” for the nation.

In an announcement launched by his Particular Adviser on Info and Technique, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu known as the achievement an inspiration for traders within the cash and capital markets whereas urging Nigerians to deepen investments within the native financial system.

“With the Nigerian Trade crossing the historic N100 tn market capitalisation mark, the nation is witnessing the delivery of a brand new financial actuality and rejuvenation,” President Tinubu mentioned.

Highlighting the NGX’s stellar efficiency in 2025, the President famous that the All-Share Index closed the 12 months with a 51.19 per cent return, surpassing the 37.65 per cent recorded in 2024.

 He added that this efficiency ranks among the many highest globally and has outpaced main indices such because the S&P 500 and FTSE 100, in addition to a number of emerging-market friends within the BRICS+ group.

“Nigeria is not a frontier market to be ignored; it’s now a compelling vacation spot the place worth is being found. The inventory market displays the whole financial system, and its stellar efficiency is a major indicator of the nation’s financial well being and investor confidence,” he mentioned.

President Tinubu additionally highlighted the sturdy efficiency of listed firms throughout sectors, from industrial and banking to know-how corporations.

“From blue-chip industrial giants which have localised their provide chains to a banking sector that has demonstrated resilience and technological innovation, Nigerian firms are proving that the nation can ship sturdy returns on funding,” he mentioned.

The President emphasised that the milestone is a part of a broader financial turnaround ensuing from his administration’s reforms, which have improved financial stability, managed inflation, and strengthened the naira.

“After the preliminary headwinds that adopted our reforms, we’re lastly seeing a bend within the inflation curve. Essential financial tightening and the elimination of distortionary ‘methods and means’ financing have restored stability to the naira.

Investments within the agriculture sector have contributed to a constant decline in inflation over the previous eight months—from a 24-month excessive of 34.8 per cent in December 2024 to 14.45 per cent in November 2025. Inflation is projected to fall under 10 per cent by the tip of this 12 months, resulting in improved dwelling requirements and accelerated GDP progress,” he mentioned.

He additional highlighted enhancements in Nigeria’s present account and overseas reserves:

“In 2024, Nigeria posted a present account surplus of $16 bn. The Central Financial institution initiatives that our present account stability will rise to $18.81 bn in 2026, up from $16.94 bn in 2025. Overseas reserves have crossed the $45 bn mark, giving the Central Financial institution the firepower to keep up stability. The naira has stabilised, transferring away from the volatility that when fuelled hypothesis,” he mentioned.

President Tinubu additionally pointed to infrastructure improvement, improved healthcare, and academic assist as indicators of broader financial progress.

“We’re additionally seeing an growth of the rail networks, the completion of main arterial roads and the revitalisation of our ports. Our Medicare amenities are bettering, medical tourism prices are declining, college students profit from the Nigeria Training Mortgage Fund, and universities are receiving elevated analysis grants,” he mentioned.

He concluded by urging Nigerians to take part actively within the nation’s financial progress and capital markets.

“Nation-building is a course of, not a vacation spot. Arduous work, sacrifices, and the main focus of its residents construct a nation. The N100 tn market capitalisation is a sign to the world that the Nigerian financial system is strong and productive. I pledge to proceed working unrelentingly to construct an egalitarian, clear, and high-growth financial system that can be additional catalysed by the historic tax and financial reforms that got here into full implementation from 1 January,” President Tinubu mentioned.