{"id":6872,"date":"2026-01-09T08:31:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ograsset.com\/?p=6872"},"modified":"2026-01-09T08:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:31:16","slug":"tinubu-lauds-ngx-n100tn-milestone-urges-nigerians-to-invest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ograsset.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/tinubu-lauds-ngx-n100tn-milestone-urges-nigerians-to-invest\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu lauds NGX N100tn milestone, urges Nigerians to invest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tinubu lauds NGX N100tn milestone, urges Nigerians to invest<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

President Bola Tinubu has praised corporate Nigeria, citizens, and stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market for helping the Nigerian Exchange surpass the historic N100 trillion market capitalisation milestone, describing it as a signal of a \u201cnew economic reality\u201d for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu called the achievement an inspiration for investors in the money and capital markets while urging Nigerians to deepen investments in the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith the Nigerian Exchange crossing the historic N100 tn market capitalisation mark, the country is witnessing the birth of a new economic reality and rejuvenation,\u201d President Tinubu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting the NGX\u2019s stellar performance in 2025, the President noted that the All-Share Index closed the year with a 51.19 per cent return, surpassing the 37.65 per cent recorded in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 He added that this performance ranks among the highest globally and has outpaced major indices such as the S&P 500 and FTSE 100, as well as several emerging-market peers in the BRICS+ group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNigeria is no longer a frontier market to be ignored; it is now a compelling destination where value is being discovered. The stock market reflects the entire economy, and its stellar performance is a significant indicator of the country\u2019s economic health and investor confidence,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Tinubu also highlighted the strong performance of listed companies across sectors, from industrial and banking to technology firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom blue-chip industrial giants that have localised their supply chains to a banking sector that has demonstrated resilience and technological innovation, Nigerian companies are proving that the country can deliver strong returns on investment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President emphasised that the milestone is part of a broader economic turnaround resulting from his administration\u2019s reforms, which have improved monetary stability, controlled inflation, and strengthened the naira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfter the initial headwinds that followed our reforms, we are finally seeing a bend in the inflation curve. Crucial monetary tightening and the removal of distortionary \u2018ways and means\u2019 financing have restored stability to the naira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investments in the agriculture sector have contributed to a consistent decline in inflation over the past eight months\u2014from a 24-month high of 34.8 per cent in December 2024 to 14.45 per cent in November 2025. Inflation is projected to fall below 10 per cent by the end of this year, leading to improved living standards and accelerated GDP growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further highlighted improvements in Nigeria\u2019s current account and foreign reserves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn 2024, Nigeria posted a current account surplus of $16 bn. The Central Bank projects that our current account balance will rise to $18.81 bn in 2026, up from $16.94 bn in 2025. Foreign reserves have crossed the $45 bn mark, giving the Central Bank the firepower to maintain stability. The naira has stabilised, moving away from the volatility that once fuelled speculation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Tinubu also pointed to infrastructure development, improved healthcare, and educational support as indicators of broader economic progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are also seeing an expansion of the rail networks, the completion of major arterial roads and the revitalisation of our ports. Our Medicare facilities are improving, medical tourism costs are declining, students benefit from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, and universities are receiving increased research grants,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He concluded by urging Nigerians to participate actively in the country\u2019s economic growth and capital markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNation-building is a process, not a destination. Hard work, sacrifices, and the focus of its citizens build a nation. The N100 tn market capitalisation is a signal to the world that the Nigerian economy is robust and productive. I pledge to continue working unrelentingly to build an egalitarian, transparent, and high-growth economy that will be further catalysed by the historic tax and fiscal reforms that came into full implementation from 1 January,\u201d President Tinubu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source:<\/em> https:\/\/punchng.com\/tinubu-lauds-ngx-n100tn-milestone-urges-nigerians-to-invest\/<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tinubu lauds NGX N100tn milestone, urges Nigerians to invest President Bola Tinubu has praised corporate Nigeria, citizens, and stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market for helping the Nigerian Exchange surpass the historic N100 trillion market capitalisation milestone, describing it as a signal of a \u201cnew economic reality\u201d for the country. In a statement released by… <\/p>\n

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