For many Nigerians, shares remain distant, confusing, or seen as investments meant only for the wealthy, despite their role in long-term wealth creation. 

Yet data from the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria and financial inclusion reports show that fewer than five percent of adult Nigerians invest in the capital market, leaving millions dependent on savings and informal options. 

Today on Nigeria Daily, we begin a series examining how Nigeria’s shares and stock market work, who can invest, and why understanding it matters for long-term financial growth.