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FTSE Russell restores Nigeria to frontier market status
Vanguard
Aug 28, 2026 · 13:44 WAT
FTSE Russell has reclassified Nigeria’s capital market from Unclassified to Frontier Market status, effective from the opening of trading on September 21, 2026. The decision relates directly to Nigeria’s capital-market positioning and may influence how international investors and index providers assess the NGX.