BREAKING: FTSE Russell lists Dangote Cement, First HoldCo, MTN, Zenith, 6 others in Frontier Index Series
FTSE Russell has included 10 Nigerian companies in its FTSE Frontier Index Series as the country prepares to return to Frontier Market status after a three year absence from the global index provider’s classification. The global index agency revealed this in its September 2026 review of the Index, seen by Nairametrics. The Nigerian stocks added […] The post BREAKING: FTSE Russell lists Dangote…
FTSE Russell has added 31 Nigerian firms to its Frontier Index Series, marking Nigeria's return to Frontier Market status after a three-year hiatus. This development was detailed in the index provider's September 2026 review, which revealed the move to the Frontier Market classification for Nigeria. The FTSE Frontier Index Series will serve as a performance benchmark for investors, offering benchmarks for large, mid, and small cap companies across eligible Frontier markets.
The index is segmented by size, region, country, and industry sectors, and is calculated on a price and total return basis. The inclusion of Nigerian companies marks their return to the international Frontier Market universe.
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