NGX hosts youth education session on market safety, teaching students how to avoid fraud and make informed investment decisions during Global Money Week

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has strengthened its commitment to protecting young investors by hosting a specialised educational session focused on market integrity and fraud prevention.

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The initiative was part of the Global Money Week 2026 celebrations and drew over 200 students from Covenant Child Academy, Testimony College, and Green Pastures High School.

Held under the X-Tour initiative, the session provided secondary school students with direct access to regulators and market experts.

Representatives from NGX Regulation and the Exchange’s Trading and Products division led discussions centred on the theme ‘Smart Money Talks’.

“Our goal is to equip young people with the tools to distinguish legitimate opportunities from fraudulent schemes. Financial literacy is not just about saving, it is about protecting what you earn,” said a representative from NGX.

The workshop placed particular emphasis on due diligence in the digital investment space. Students were guided on identifying “get-rich-quick” scams and the importance of engaging only with licensed operators.

“In a market that is constantly evolving, knowledge is the best shield against exploitation,” noted an official from NGX’s Market Regulation team.

Participants also received practical insights into market mechanics, including equities, fixed income securities, and exchange-traded funds.

“Financial independence starts with understanding that the market has a place for everyone,” said an expert from the Trading and Products division.

The event extended into the digital space with an interactive session featuring United Capital Plc and popular financial influencer Stanley Onuorah, known as the “Online Banker.”

The collaboration aimed to reach young Nigerians through social media, providing credible guidance on investment decisions.

“This is about more than a week of activities; it is about building inclusive growth. Strengthening youth confidence in our financial ecosystem ensures long-term stability for the Nigerian economy,” NGX concluded.

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The programme has already reached thousands of viewers online, highlighting a growing appetite among Nigerian youth for structured, safe, and transparent investment pathways.