Leading financial media firm, Nairametrics, is set to host the second edition of its Capital Market Awards, as it deepens engagement with Nigeria’s capital market ecosystem amid renewed investor activity.
The event is scheduled to hold on June 5, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Lagos, bringing together a cross-section of market participants, including operators, regulators, institutional investors, and other key stakeholders.
With the theme: “Capital Markets as a Pathway to Responsible Wealth Creation,” the awards will recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions by individuals and institutions that have played critical roles in advancing the growth and stability of Nigeria’s capital market over the past year.
What they are saying
Organisers say the initiative goes beyond recognition, positioning the awards as a platform to spotlight excellence in value creation, corporate governance, and innovation across the market.
The programme is expected to spotlight players driving measurable impact and setting benchmarks for industry performance.
Commenting on the forthcoming event, Founder and Chief Analyst at Nairametrics, Ugo Obi-Chukwu, said the awards come at a pivotal moment for the market.
- “The second edition of the Nairametrics Capital Market Awards reflects our continued commitment to contributing meaningfully to the development of Nigeria’s capital market.
- “This is particularly significant at a time when we are witnessing a resurgence in retail investor participation—now at levels not seen in over two decades,” he said.
He noted that the renewed interest places greater responsibility on stakeholders to sustain investor confidence, deepen transparency, and reinforce market integrity.
This year’s edition of the awards will feature 25 award categories, including honorary recognitions for individuals whose contributions have significantly shaped the development of the capital market.
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Nairametrics emphasised that the awards will be determined using a data-driven methodology, with nominees assessed across measurable performance indicators such as profitability, shareholder returns, market impact, and overall contribution to the ecosystem.
Obi-Chukwu added that this approach ensures that recognition is based on verifiable performance rather than anecdotal evidence, reinforcing the credibility of the awards.
He further explained that the theme underscores the need for the capital market to consistently deliver sustainable and transparent value to a broader base of investors, beyond short-term returns.
The organisers say the overarching objective of the awards is to strengthen trust in Nigeria’s capital market by promoting best practices and recognising institutions that uphold high standards.
By highlighting excellence and encouraging accountability, the awards aim to reinforce the foundations required for long-term wealth creation and sustained market development.
The event is expected to attract leading voices across Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, further positioning Nairametrics as a convening platform for discourse and recognition within the capital market space.
What you should know
Nairametrics held the maiden edition of the glamorous awards in 2025, and the event attracted top leaders in Nigeria’s financial industry and policymakers, including the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment.
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, delivered the keynote at the event.
Building on the success of the first edition, this year’s Nairametrics Capital Market Awards promises to be bigger and better.
