FG eyes emerging market status after FTSE upgrade

The Punch | 31-08-2026 02:49am |

The Federal Government has set its sights on advancing Nigeria's capital market to Emerging Market status following FTSE Russell's confirmation that the nation's market will be reclassified to Frontier Market status from 21 September 2026. This reclassification marks Nigeria's formal return to the global Frontier Market index after nearly three years.

Stay Updated with the Latest News!

Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.