NGX extends trading hours, market now closes at 4pm

The Nigerian Exchange Limited has officially commenced its expanded trading session, extending daily market hours from the previous 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. window to a new 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule.

The change, which adds more than three hours of trading time, took effect on Monday, April 27, 2026.

NGX confirmed this in a statement on its X handle.

It said, “It’s live. Effective today, 27 April, the market opens a new chapter—earlier start, longer close, and more time to act.

“From this moment, trading just got more flexible, more responsive, and more aligned with opportunity. 9:00 a.m. marks more than the opening gong. It marks a shift. Now, let’s get trading.”

The extension was approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and was first announced by NGX earlier in April.

It aims to boost liquidity, enhance price discovery, and provide investors and market participants with greater flexibility to respond to market developments and opportunities throughout the day.

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