S&P DJI places Nigeria on 2027 watchlist for Frontier Market Upgrade

    Iheanyi Nwachukwu | Top Stories | Jul 08, 2026    
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In a significant nod to Africa’s most populous economy, S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) has officially placed Nigeria on its 2027 watchlist for a potential upgrade from "Standalone" to Frontier Market status.

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