The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has received a significant vote of confidence, with FTSE Russell confirming Nigeria's return to Frontier Market status from September 21, 2026. The decision reverses the country's relegation to 'Unclassified' status in 2023, when foreign-exchange liquidity problems, difficulties in repatriating investment proceeds, and concerns about market accessibility made Nigeria increasingly unattractive to international institutional investors. For the Nigerian bourse, this is no ordinary classification change. It represents the restoration of international recognition after a bruising period in which investors were confronted with an unpredictable currency market, difficulties obtaining foreign exchange, and uncertainty over taking their money out of the country.
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