Who Should Use the NGX Market Data API?

The NGX Market Data API is ideal for organizations and service providers looking to display Real-Time, Delayed, or End-of-Day Market Data across a variety of platforms including corporate websites, mobile applications, TV channels, wall boards, and digital billboards.

BENEFITS OF USING THE NGX API:

  • Automation: Subscribing to NGX Market Data through the NGX API helps to manage integration workflows to make them quicker and more productive.
  • Ease of use in Applications: APIs can be used in other applications, making the delivery of services and information more flexible.
  • Wider scope: NGX API has an application layer that can be used to distribute information and services to new audiences and can be personalized to create custom user experiences.
  • Closeness to the Market: The NGX API allows your company to seamlessly access NGX Market Data in Real Time.
  • Efficiency: Once access is provided, the content generated can be published automatically and is available across all channels, including web, TV, and digital boards.
  • Integration: APIs allow content to be embedded into any site or application—whether a website, mobile app, TV channel, or dashboard—powering dynamic charts, widgets, and more.
  • Personalization: The NGX Market Data API enables users and companies to customize content and services to fit branding needs.
  • Portfolio Valuation: The API data powers analytics for performing portfolio valuation and benchmarking positions.
  • Supports Investor Education: It enables robust investor relation and education programs by providing key market statistics to identify growth areas, partnerships, and keep investors well-informed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

An API is an application program interface that provides a developer with programmatic access to a proprietary software application. A software company releases its API to the public so that other developers can design products powered by its services.

Real time data is information made available without delay from its creation by the Exchange. It is delivered immediately, ensuring up-to-date insights.

Delayed data means the provision of information no less than 30 minutes after its creation or emergence by the Exchange.

No. Share price information is only available for companies listed on Nigeria Exchange Limited.

Yes. This product is available to all companies with equity listings on Nigeria Exchange Limited.

No. The NASD OTC Securities Exchange operates on a separate platform. Kindly contact NASD directly.

Integration is done by your development team, using the API to fetch required data. Refer to the documentation for guidance.

No. A Software Developer is required to ensure seamless integration. They are also referred to as a Service Facilitator.

No. The Exchange facilitates subscription but does not officially recommend developers. Any informal suggestions are not endorsements.

Yes. Payment includes a flat fee for data, a variable connectivity fee, and an optional display fee if the data is exposed on external platforms.

Every distributor of NGX data must sign an agreement. It governs data usage, protects Exchange rights, and outlines the Exchange’s obligations to you.

Deployment depends on developer skill and how quickly the agreement is accepted. The minimum onboarding time is three (3) working days.

Email your request to marketdata@ngxgroup.com and ddinnovation@ngxgroup.com.

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