By Tosin Ogunrinde
President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigerians for pushing the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to a historic ₦100 trillion market capitalization milestone, attributing this achievement to Nigerian companies delivering strong investment returns across sectors. He urges citizens to invest more locally, citing improved economic prospects and reforms
Tinubu highlights key economic gains, including a decline in inflation from 34.8% in December 2024 to 14.45% in November 2025, with projections below 10% by year-end. The current account surplus hit $16 billion in 2024, projected to reach $18.81 billion in 2026. Non-oil exports jumped 48% to ₦9.2 trillion in Q3 2025 .
The President emphasizes infrastructure growth, improved healthcare, and education funding via NELFUND. He pledges continued efforts toward an equitable, high-growth economy, saying “Nigeria is ushering in a new era of economic vitality and renewal.
Tinubu notes the NGX All-Share Index surged, closing 2025 with a 51.19% return, outpacing global indices like S&P 500 and FTSE 100. He attributes this to monetary tightening, elimination of Ways and Means financing, and agricultural investments stabilizing the naira .
Foreign reserves exceed $45 billion, poised to breach $50 billion by Q1 2026, bolstering currency stability. More indigenous energy firms, tech unicorns, and infrastructure players are listing on the exchange, boosting market capitalization and economic participation.The achievement signals Nigeria’s economic resilience and dynamic growth, positioning it as a compelling investment destination.
