Nigerian Exchange Group is trading 10% up at NGN 162.80, with no clear company-specific catalyst identified for September 16, 2026.

  • FTSE Russell’s update confirms Nigeria’s Frontier Market reclassification takes effect September 21, but does not explicitly link it to the share-price move.
  • Broader Nigerian market sentiment was positive, though the available index gain was moderate, limiting confidence in a market-wide explanation.