i-invest, the digital investment platform powered by Parthian Financial Services, has been named Capital Markets Access Innovator of the Year at the 14th BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards 2026. The BAFI Awards are organised by Nigerian business publisher BusinessDay to spotlight performance across the country's banking and other financial institutions. The honour recognises the platform's contribution to making Nigeria's capital markets more accessible through technology.

Launched in 2018 with an initial focus on Treasury Bills — short-term debt instruments issued by the Nigerian government — i-invest has since evolved into a broader investment marketplace. The platform connects customers to equities, fixed-income securities, mutual funds, commercial papers, fixed-term investments, government bonds and dollar-denominated investment opportunities. By bringing these options together in a single digital environment, i-invest simplifies how individuals discover and access investments.

Its digital equities offering enables investors to access Nigerian stocks with an entry point as low as ₦100. Users can also track stocks, view market information, access order-book data and monitor their investment portfolios. Through i-invest Academy, customers have access to educational resources designed to build their understanding of investment products and asset classes.

Commenting on the recognition, Tobi Olusoga, CEO of Parthian Technologies, said: “Innovation matters most when it solves real problems for people. Since launching i-invest, we have continued to evolve the platform beyond its original offering, creating access to a broader range of investment opportunities through technology. Being recognised at the BAFI Awards reinforces our commitment to building solutions that make participation in Nigeria's capital markets more accessible, practical and relevant to everyday investors.”

The award underscores the role digital platforms play in reducing the barriers traditionally associated with investing. By combining access to investment opportunities with market information and investor education, i-invest continues to develop solutions that help individuals engage more easily with the formal investment market.

Since its launch, i-invest has processed more than ₦200 billion in transactions and served over 500,000 personal customers globally — figures that convey the scale behind its access-first model. The platform is powered by Parthian, a Securities and Exchange Commission-regulated capital-market operator, combining digital accessibility with institutional capital-market expertise; the SEC serves as Nigeria's apex regulator for the capital markets. Through its platform, market information and educational resources, i-invest aims to simplify access to investments and help customers make informed financial decisions. The BAFI recognition marks an important milestone in i-invest's growth and reinforces its commitment to making investment opportunities more accessible through technology. Further details are available on the i-invest and Parthian websites.

Source: TechNext24