Over 9,000 women were recently tutored on wealth creation and capital market opportunities at the FinTribe Finance Fair 2025.
The event put together by FinTribe, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing women’s finance communities, with participation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group Plc through its regulatory subsidiary, Nigerian Exchange Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo).
The NGX Group was involved in the programme as part of its commitment to expanding financial inclusion and deepening retail investor participation.
NGX RegCo’s participation, through its flagship EquipHER initiative, featured interactive sessions that demystified capital market concepts and empowered women to make informed investment decisions.
“You have what it takes to step into greater capability and control over your financial agenda; the same mindset that drives you to start a business, buy a home, or save for your child’s education, to plan, commit, and follow through, is exactly what makes women exceptional investors,” the chief executive of NGX RegCo, Mr Olufemi Shobanjo, stated.
Commending FinTribe for its sustained commitment to financial education, Mr Shobanjo emphasized that the Nigerian capital market offers practical frameworks for translating financial discipline into purposeful wealth-building strategies.
“Financial inclusion begins with awareness. When women understand how the market works, they can own their financial futures and build sustainable wealth,” he remarked.
In alignment with these educational efforts, NGX Group’s technology-driven innovations are lowering barriers to market entry. The Group’s digital investment platform, NGX Invest, enables investors to participate in public offers and rights issues directly from their smart devices, bridging awareness with active market participation.
The founder of FinTribe, Ms Jennifer Awirigwe, popularly known as Financial Jennifer, commended the collaboration for driving meaningful impact.
“Our partnership with NGX RegCo through EquipHER has created a bridge between knowledge and action. Women are not just learning about finance, they are taking ownership of their financial journeys and inspiring others to do the same. It’s equipping her, not in words, but in action,” she stated.
During an interactive Q&A session, Mr Shobanjo addressed questions on share ownership transfers, portfolio management, and investment process navigation, encouraging participants to engage licensed stockbrokers and financial advisers for transparency and efficiency.
“It can seem overwhelming at first, but with the right professional guidance, investors can easily navigate the process and take control of their holdings,” he disclosed.
Throughout the fair, the EquipHER booth became a hub of engagement, attracting participants eager to learn how to initiate or expand their investment portfolios.