He said the NGX had engaged stock exchanges across Africa to broaden participation in the planned offer.
The NGX Group chairman said the Nigeria–U.S. relationship remained strategically important.
Mr Akpan noted that the group also recorded the highest dividend in its history.
He said the SEC has been trying to design regulations that give confidence to both domestic and foreign investment and investors.
The bullish trend was due to bargain-hunting in shares of MTN Nigerian Communications (MTNN) and seven other companies.
The gain was driven by high demand for shares of MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN).
