In a defining moment for Nigeria’s capital market, IRON Global Markets Limited (“IRON”) has been awarded ‘Capital Markets Deal Architect of the Year’ at the 2025 Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards held at the Lagos Continental Hotel.
The recognition reinforces Iron’s position as a leading force in shaping sophisticated deal architecture and advancing capital market innovation across Africa.
Speaking on the achievement, Jubril Enakele, managing director/CEO, described the honour as both validation and motivation:
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“This award celebrates more than just transaction excellence. It affirms the power of innovation, partnership, and purpose in transforming African markets,” said Enakele. “At Iron, we believe that every deal we structure must serve a larger economic goal, to unlock value, enable growth, and strengthen confidence in Africa’s financial ecosystem.”
As a licensed Issuing House regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria, IRON delivers integrated financial advisory and capital market services to public and private sector clients, including sovereigns, sub-nationals, and corporations.
The firm has executed landmark mandates with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MoFI), Craneburg Construction Company Limited, Dangote Cement Plc, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, MTN Communications Nigeria Plc, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Elektron Energy Development Strategies Limited, Lekoil Nigeria Limited, Fidelity Bank Plc, and Tantalizers Plc, among others.
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Beyond transactions, Iron’s work is rooted in advancing Nigeria’s economic architecture through strategic insight, disciplined execution, and unwavering integrity. Its growing influence reflects a deliberate commitment to capital market development, institutional strengthening, and sustainable finance, principles that continue to guide the firm’s strategic direction.
Iron Global Markets Limited, a subsidiary of Iron Capital Partners Limited (“IRON”) is a SEC-regulated investment banking and financial advisory firm delivering capital market and corporate finance solutions to governments, sub-nationals, and corporations. Anchored on excellence, innovation, and execution discipline, IRON partners with clients to design transformative financial strategies that drive economic resilience and growth across Africa.
