The group, in a statement on Wednesday, said investors could initiate subscriptions by sending “Invest” to the official NGX Invest WhatsApp number, +234 812 731 9521.
According to the group, investors will be able to view eligible offers and complete the required subscription process without downloading a separate application.
It said investors would select a stockbroker through whom their applications will be processed.
It noted that the development would retain the role of stockbrokers in the investment process while offering investors an additional digital channel.
The group said NGX Invest currently connects issuers with investors through more than 100 distribution channels.
It said the channels include stockbrokers, banks, fintech companies, mobile network operators and other financial institutions through Application Programming Interface connectivity.
NGX Group said integrating WhatsApp into NGX Invest was aimed at reducing barriers to participation in Nigeria’s primary market.
It said the initiative would also provide issuers with another avenue to reach potential investors and support capital raising.
The group said the initiative formed part of its broader strategy to use technology and partnerships to widen participation in the Nigerian capital market.
“Subscriptions through WhatsApp would be processed through NGX Invest’s regulated infrastructure.”
The group advised investors to interact only with the official NGX Invest WhatsApp number and avoid sharing passwords, Personal Identification Numbers, One-Time Passwords or other sensitive credentials with third parties.
It said its API connectivity with more than 100 distribution channels had helped connect issuers with a broader pool of investors and simplify participation in public offers.
NGX Invest is a Securities and Exchange Commission-approved electronic offering platform for public offers, rights issues and initial public offerings.
Since its launch in 2024, the platform has facilitated more than 23 primary-market transactions and supported capital raising of more than N3 trillion.
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