United Capital Acquires 5% Share Of Nigerian Exchange Group

United Capital Group, said it has completed the acquisition of a five per cent equity stake in the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Plc).

The transaction has been successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s long-term growth strategy.

The Nigerian Exchange Group serves as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s capital market infrastructure and plays a critical role in advancing the nation’s economic development objectives.

United Capital’s equity investment in NGX Plc reflects its confidence in the future of the Nigerian capital market and underscores its commitment to supporting the institutions that drive market development, investor confidence, and economic prosperity. It also positions the Group to contribute meaningfully to the future evolution of Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.

Speaking on the development, Group chief executive officer, United Capital Group, Peter Ashade, stated, “this acquisition reflects our confidence in Nigeria’s capital markets and our responsibility to contribute to their growth actively. We have always said that United Capital is not just a participant in Nigeria’s capital markets; we are also builders.

“This strategic investment in NGX Plc is exactly that: we are building for impact. It is our vote of confidence in the leadership and strategic direction of the NGX, and where the capital market is headed, and this is our commitment to supporting them to get there.”

He added that “this strategic investment is consistent with United Capital’s vision: to create sustainable, long-term value for its shareholders while playing an active role in advancing the ecosystems in which we operate.”

United Capital stated that “with a growing footprint across 12 countries across West, East, and Central Africa, along with a full-service suite covering investment banking, asset management, securities trading, and wealth management, the Company is uniquely positioned to leverage this equity stake in ways that benefit both the Group and the wider market.”

It added that “as a core institution within Nigeria’s capital market ecosystem, the Nigerian Exchange Group plays a pivotal role in facilitating capital allocation, enhancing market efficiency, and supporting economic growth as a critical enabler of capital formation and market development.

“Through this strategic investment, United Capital is reinforcing its commitment to the sustainable growth of the market and positioning itself to participate in, and contribute to, the next phase of the Exchange’s evolution.

“This development follows a series of significant strategic milestones for the Group, including the successful recapitalisation of all its subsidiaries well ahead of regulatory deadlines and the recent acquisition of operational licences in Ethiopia and Rwanda.”