NGX appoints advisory panel on digital transformation agenda

The Nigerian Exchange Limited has set up its digital and technology products advisory panel as part of its plans to expand its digital transformation agenda.

NGX disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday signed by its head of marketing and corporate communications, Clifford Akpolo.

He said the panel will be providing a gathering for the company to meet with the capital market community and the financial technology ecosystem to expand its digital product offerings.

Members of the advisory panel appointed are: Tope Kola-Oyeneyin; Iyin Aboyeji; Kola Aina; Idris Saliu; Fope Adelowo; Richmond Bassey; Tayo Oviosu; Wale Ayeni; Ahmad Zuaiter; and Adedeji Olowe.

NGX further disclosed the panel will oversee provision of insight into product innovation and proposing ways to increase its technology listings.

The panel is also aimed to suggest ways to increase data and digital market liquidity; provide thought leadership by developing whitepapers, creating frameworks and making recommendations; and a host of advisory matters like market trends, risks and sentiments.

NGX said it recognises the potential of diverse viewpoints and aims to leverage the extensive networks of experts across the budding technology ecosystem and the capital market in designing breakthrough frameworks to position itself for global competitiveness.