NGX Group Welcomes FTSE Russell’s Confirmation of Nigeria’s Reclassification to Frontier Market Status

FTSE Russell has confirmed that Nigeria will be reclassified from Unclassified to Frontier Market status, effective from the open of trading on September 21, 2026. This marks Nigeria's return to the global Frontier Market universe, which is a significant milestone for the country's capital market. The reclassification process began in October 2025 when Nigeria was placed on FTSE Russell's Watch List due to improvements in foreign exchange liquidity, capital repatriation, and market accessibility.

Following Nigeria's transition to a T+1 settlement cycle in June 2026, an extensive assessment was conducted to address concerns about potential de facto prefunding requirements for international institutional investors. After engaging with global custodians and institutional investors, FTSE Russell confirmed that there were no material settlement, operational, or funding issues since the implementation of the T+1 settlement cycle.

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