Nigerian Exchange extends trading hours for greater flexibility
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has expanded its daily trading hours, allowing for a longer trading session. The market now opens earlier and closes later, giving investors more time to participate. This change was confirmed by NGX and aims to make trading more flexible and responsive. The extension was approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
TLDR
- The NGX trading session now runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., instead of the previous 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. schedule.
- The new trading hours took effect on Monday, April 27, 2026.
- NGX announced the change on its X handle, stating it marks a new chapter for the market.
- The extension aims to boost liquidity, enhance price discovery, and provide investors with greater flexibility.
- The change was approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and was first announced by NGX earlier in April.
