Like Dangote and Otedola, Mr Eazi eyes major listing on NGX
In this interview with Nairametrics, Mr Eazi talks about his growing interest in Nigeria’s capital market. He cites business moguls like Abdul Samad Rabiu, Aliko Dangote, and Femi Otedola as inspiration, and shares his plans to “go big” on the NGX. The post Like Dangote and Otedola, Mr Eazi eyes major listing on NGX appeared first on Nairametrics .
As the Nigerian Exchange, NGX, experiences a breakout year in 2026, it has become one of the world's top-performing stock markets due to strong capital gains and impressive year-to-date returns. The total market capitalization of listed companies has surged by over 430% in the last three years, growing from roughly N30 trillion in 2023 to N160 trillion in 2026.
NGX predicts the market could reach N230 trillion before the year ends. Key drivers include new listings, with the most prominent being Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, targeting a $5 billion IPO slated for completion by October 2026. The NGX has called on President Bola Tinubu to implement policies compelling major fintech and e-commerce firms to list locally, benefiting Nigerians directly.
EmPawa Africa founder, musician and entrepreneur Mr. Eazi, has shown increased interest in Nigeria's capital market. Drawing inspiration from business magnates Abdul Samad Rabiu, Aliko Dangote, and Femi Otedola, Mr. Eazi aims to "go big" on the NGX, emphasizing the need for smaller mid-sized venues for artists in Nigeria. He also shares his plans to list a technology company on the NGX, inspired by the operational side and interactions with founders striving to build actual products instead of focusing on vanity metrics.
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