L–R: Director, Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Dr. Okechukwu Crescent Itanyi; Director, NGX Group, Mrs. Ojinika Nkechinyelu Olaghere; Group Managing Director/CEO, NGX Group, Mr. Temi Popoola; Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama; Group Chairman, NGX Group, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga; Director, NGX Group, Mrs. Mosun Belo-Olusoga; Director, NGX Group, Mr. Sehinde Adenagbe; Director, NGX Group, Mr. Nonso Okpala; Director, NGX Group, Mrs. Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman; Director, NGX Group, Mr. Ademola Babarinde; and Director, NGX Group, Mr. Mohammed Garuba, during a Bell Ringing Ceremony at B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão – Brazil Stock Exchange), held as part of a strategic business visit to deepen market ties and explore opportunities for collaboration.
By Peace Udugba
The NGX Group reaffirmed its broader vision of enhancing the global visibility of Nigeria’s capital market and leveraging international partnerships to build stronger, more resilient market ecosystems. The collaboration with B3 is seen as a strategic move to unlock new opportunities for innovation, growth, and investor engagement across borders.
As part of a strategic international business visit, a high-level delegation from the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), alongside the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, participated in a symbolic Bell Ringing Ceremony at B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão – Brazil Stock Exchange), in São Paulo, Brazil.
The delegation was led by NGX Group Chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, the Group Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Temi Popoola, included an array of NGX Group board members: Dr. Okechukwu Crescent Itanyi, Mrs. Ojinika Nkechinyelu Olaghere, Mrs. Mosun Belo-Olusoga, Mr. Sehinde Adenagbe, Mr. Nonso Okpala, Mrs. Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, Mr. Ademola Babarinde, and Mr. Mohammed Garuba.
The Bell Ringing Ceremony served as a highlight of the visit, symbolising a new milestone in bilateral capital market cooperation between Nigeria and Brazil. Discussions during the engagement focused on areas such as market development, innovation, dual listings, and increased investor participation.
