Is the NGX open to global investors?

Yes. Using mystocks.africa, international investors and diaspora investors can trade NGX-listed securities without the need for a local bank account or NGN currency exposure. All funding and settlement is in USD.

What stocks are listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX)?

The NGX lists over 150 companies across sectors including banking, telecommunications, consumer goods, oil & gas, industrials, and agriculture. Notable listings include Dangote Cement, MTN Nigeria, Zenith Bank, GT Bank, and BUA Foods.

What are the NGX trading hours?

The Nigerian Exchange Group operates Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:00 West Africa Time (WAT, GMT+1): a pre-open session from 08:15, continuous trading from 09:00 to 15:30, and a closing auction running to the 16:00 close. Orders placed outside these hours are queued for the next market open.

How does currency conversion work for NGX trades?

You deposit USD into your MyStocks wallet. When you buy an NGX-listed stock, the platform converts your USD to Nigerian Naira (NGN) at the current spot rate and executes the trade on the exchange. Dividends received in NGN are also converted back to USD automatically.

What is the NGX settlement cycle?

NGX trades settle on a T+3 basis. Your position appears in your MyStocks portfolio dashboard immediately, with formal share registration completing three business days after execution.

Can I track NGX corporate actions through MyStocks?

Yes. Dividends, rights issues, and bonus share announcements from your NGX holdings are tracked and processed automatically. All corporate action proceeds are credited to your USD wallet.

Institutional Access Available

Trade the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).

Unified institutional gateway to West Africa's primary capital market — real-time NGX order execution with USD settlement and no local broker required.

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Regulated Framework

mystocks.africa holds South African regulatory permissions under FSCA licence FSP 52040 (via TanFox Pty Ltd). Orders are executed by licensed broker-dealer partners in each local market.

Direct Market Nodes

Direct API bridges to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) dealing rooms via licensed broker-dealer partners across the region.

Modern Settlement

Unified liquidity nodes allowing instant funding and settlement via international wire or blockchain stablecoins.

Featured Nigerian Listings.

Primary liquidity drivers currently active on our regional trading terminal.

Dangote Cement

DANGCEM.NG

MTN Nigeria

MTNN.NG

Zenith Bank

ZENITH.NG

Guaranty Trust Holding

GTCO.NG

Access Holdings

ACCESS.NG

BUA Foods

BUAFOODS.NG

Scaling with Nigeria's Largest Corporates

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) represents the industrial and financial engine of Africa's largest economy. With over 150 companies listed across banking, telecoms, consumer goods, and oil & gas, the NGX provides deep liquidity and genuine scale for growth-oriented portfolios.

From infrastructure leaders like Dangote Cement — the largest cement producer in Africa — to digital economy plays like MTN Nigeria and high-yield banking groups like Zenith Bank, the NGX offers the most comprehensive exposure to Nigeria's $400 billion economy.

NGX Platform Features on MyStocks

MyStocks.Africa is built to make the NGX accessible to global investors and the Nigerian diaspora without the friction of opening a local brokerage account:

Real-Time NGX Prices

Live bid/ask spreads, volume, and intraday price charts for all NGX-listed securities throughout the trading session.

USD-to-NGN Conversion

Fund your wallet in USD. The platform converts at live spot rates for NGX execution, removing currency risk from the funding process.

After-Hours Order Queue

Place buy or sell orders outside of NGX trading hours. Orders are automatically queued for the next market open at 09:00 WAT.

Segregated Shareholding

Your NGX shares are held in your name through licensed custodians registered with the CSCS (Central Securities Clearing System).

Global Investor Access

Trade Nigerian equities from the UK, US, Canada, Europe, or anywhere in Africa — no NGN bank account or Nigerian residency required.

Key NGX Market Statistics

150+

Listed Companies

1960

Exchange Founded

09:00–16:00

Trading Hours (WAT)

T+3

Settlement Cycle

Market FAQ

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Capital at risk

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of capital. The value of investments can go down as well as up, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. This page is general information, not financial advice — consider your circumstances or consult a licensed adviser before investing. mystocks.africa holds South African regulatory permissions under FSCA licence FSP 52040 (via TanFox Pty Ltd); local execution is handled by licensed broker-dealer partners in each market. See our risk disclosure and editorial policy.

Reviewed by the mystocks.africa Markets Desk.