Nairametrics Set to Host First-ever Capital Market Choice Awards

Nairametrics, is set to launch the inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards in the second quarter of 2025.

The awards is set to recognize exemplary performance and outstanding contributions
to Nigeria’s capital market.

The upcoming awards will recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of
key market participants—including operators, regulators, investors, and other stakeholders—who have played pivotal roles in advancing the growth and stability of the capital market throughout 2024.

Beyond being a celebration, the maiden awards

will shine a spotlight on the individuals and institutions that are at the forefront of driving
value creation, promoting governance, and fostering innovation within Nigeria’s capital
market.

Nigeria’s capital market remains a critical pillar of the economy, facilitating capital
formation, investment growth, and wealth creation.

Despite its significance, recognition for performance and impact within the sector has been limited.

The Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards seeks to fill this gap by recognizing and
honoring those who have fostered investor confidence, enhanced market efficiency,
and contributed to financial deepening in Nigeria.

Founder and Chief Analysts at Nairametrics, Ugo Obi-Chukwu, emphasizes the importance of the awards: “The capital market is home to professionals and organisations that have significantly influenced Nigeria’s financial

landscape. The awards initiative is Nairametrics way of recognising and celebrating their impact. From strengthening investor confidence to driving corporate governance and market reforms, these players have been instrumental in shaping the market’s evolution. The Capital Market Choice Awards is our way of saying ‘thank you’ while encouraging the continuous pursuit of excellence.”

The awards will recognise performance across multiple areas, including stock
performance, corporate governance, and innovation in market access.

Some key categories include: Company of the Year, Best Performing Stock (Total Return
Award), Best Dividend Stock (Yield and Consistency), Best Initial Public Offering
(IPO)/Listing of the Year, Best Market Reforms Initiative, Best Stockbroker of the Year,Equity Deal of the Year (Best Public Offer or Rights Issue), Excellence in Corporate
Governance, Early Flier Award, Best Fintech for Market Access, etc.

A panel of renowned industry experts and judges will oversee the selection process, ensuring the highest standards of transparency and credibility.

Winners will be chosen based on a rigorous evaluation of both quantitative performance metrics and qualitative assessments, with a focus on impact, consistency, and governance
standards.

To uphold fairness and integrity, the entire process will undergo independent auditing.

As Nairametrics celebrates a decade of delivering financial and macroeconomic
insights, the Capital Market Choice Awards is a milestone initiative aimed at reinforcing
the company’s commitment to promoting transparency, financial literacy, and
excellence within Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.