Nigerian Startups Shun Local IPOs as Weak Naira Deters Founders

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Nigerian startups are avoiding local IPOs due to the weak Naira, which is deterring founders from listing on the country's stock exchange.

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Nigerian startups have stayed away from listing on a special section of the country’s stock exchange because of the local currency’s weakness, according to a survey of the new companies.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on November 17, 2025.
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