Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), by way of its regulatory subsidiary, NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo), has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing ladies’s monetary empowerment, investor schooling and safety towards funding fraud on the 2026 FinTribe Finance Fair, which attracted over 10,000 individuals throughout Lagos and regional viewing centres.
The fourth version of the Fair, themed ‘I Can’, introduced collectively ladies, entrepreneurs, monetary consultants and enterprise leaders to discover funding alternatives, entrepreneurship and long-term monetary independence. The occasion additionally reached individuals by way of viewing centres in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Akwa Ibom State.
Through its EquipHER initiative, NGX RegCo engaged individuals on sensible approaches to wealth creation, accountable investing and fraud prevention, reinforcing the significance of monetary information in constructing lasting financial independence.
The engagement additionally aligned with the aims of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) World Investor Week 2026, notably its deal with investor resilience, digital deception and fraud consciousness.
Speaking throughout a session titled ‘The Smart Investor: Grow Your Wealth, Guard Your Money,’ Chief Executive Officer, NGX RegCo, Olufemi Shobanjo, emphasised that monetary empowerment requires greater than incomes an earnings or accumulating financial savings.
“Financial empowerment must go beyond earning and saving money. Women need the knowledge, confidence and opportunities to acquire assets, invest responsibly and build lasting economic independence,” he mentioned.
Shobanjo highlighted funding alternatives throughout equities, bonds, exchange-traded funds and mutual funds, whereas cautioning individuals towards unrealistic returns, unlicensed funding operators and monetary selections influenced by social media hype.
He urged individuals to undertake three important ideas for shielding their investments: “Research before you invest. Verify before you transact. Report when you suspect fraud.”
The session featured an interactive monetary literacy quiz designed to strengthen individuals’ understanding of funding ideas and investor safety. The 4 highest-scoring individuals obtained items in recognition of their efficiency.
Beyond the principle session, the EquipHER Booth offered alternatives to interact immediately with individuals exploring capital market funding choices and acquire sensible insights into figuring out funding dangers and avoiding fraudulent schemes.
The engagements additionally highlighted the significance of regulatory oversight and market surveillance in sustaining investor confidence.
Founder of FinTribe, Jennifer Awirigwe, counseled the continued collaboration with NGX RegCo and its contribution to strengthening ladies’s monetary literacy.
“We value NGX Regulation’s continued partnership with FinTribe through EquipHER. Every year, this collaboration helps more women understand not only how to grow their money, but also how to protect it. That combination of opportunity, knowledge and investor confidence is central to the financial independence we want women to achieve,” she mentioned.
The Fair additionally featured distinguished personalities, together with filmmakers and entrepreneurs reminiscent of Funke Akindele and Omoni Oboli, actress Bamike Olawunmi (BamBam) and monetary literacy advocate, Sola Adesakin, who shared insights on monetary self-discipline, entrepreneurship, enterprise development and translating monetary information into motion.
Through EquipHER and its ongoing investor schooling and safety initiatives, NGX RegCo continues to strengthen monetary literacy, promote accountable funding practices and reinforce market integrity, contributing to NGX Group’s broader ambition of increasing inclusive participation in Nigeria’s capital market.
