Ikeja is a major business hub hosting various financial institutions, though many Tier-1 investment banks maintain their primary headquarters in Victoria Island or Ikoyi while operating through regional or retail branches in the Ikeja area
Investment Banking & Issuing Houses in Ikeja
These institutions are either headquartered in Ikeja or have established dedicated investment and corporate advisory presence there.
Stanbic IBTC Capital / Bank:
Ikeja City Mall Branch: Ikeja City Mall, Alausa, Obafemi Awolowo Way.
Allen Avenue Branch: 80 Allen Avenue, Ikeja.
Oba Akran Branch: 20 Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja.
Alausa Office: NIESV Building, Plot A, Block 12, Elephant Cement Way, CBD Alausa.
IBS Golden Investment Company Limited:
Address: 3rd Floor, Pentagon Plaza, 23 Opebi Road, Allen, Ikeja.
Services: Provides intermediation services, foreign exchange sourcing, and specialized investment solutions.
Lagos Building Investment Company (LBIC) Plc:
Address: 1 Assbifi Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja.
Role: A mortgage and investment bank specifically serving Lagos State Government and various real estate developers.
Thomas Gilts Finance Ltd:
Address: Suite 101, Opic Plaza, 26 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja.
Pilot Finance Ltd:
Address: Equity Union House, 11 CIPM Avenue, off Obafemi Awolowo Way, CBD Alausa, Ikeja.
Fast Credit Finance Co. Ltd:
Address: Motorways Center, Wing B (1st Floor), 1 Motorways Avenue, Alausa-Ikeja.
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Investment Support & Fintechs in Ikeja
Several modern investment platforms and specialized finance houses operate in Ikeja, offering investment management and credit services.
Cowrywise: 5C Rev. Ogunbiyi Street, Ikeja GRA. A leading fintech for digital savings and investment fund management.
Sycamore.NG: 53 Oduduwa Way, Ikeja GRA. Focuses on investment returns and business credit up to ₦15 million.
Nichole Finance Company Ltd: 65 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Ikeja.
Branch International: Japaul House, Plot 8, Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo Avenue, Ikeja.
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Regional Branches of Major Banks (Investment/Corporate Services)
Most commercial banks in Ikeja also provide investment banking and issuing house support through their corporate banking desks:
Zenith Bank: 21 Kudirat Abiola Way; 158A Awolowo Way; and 3 Sylvia Crescent, Ikeja.
Keystone Bank: 119 Obafemi Awolowo Way and 25 Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja.
United Bank For Africa (UBA): 56 Kudirat Abiola Way and MMIA Arrival Terminal, Ikeja.
Unity Bank: 37 Opebi Road and 100 Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja.
Investment Banks & Houses
Investment Fintechs
In addition to the previously mentioned firms, several other registered issuing houses and specialized investment entities are located in the Ikeja district.
Issuing Houses & Broker-Dealers in Ikeja
These firms are specifically licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to handle capital raising and securities trading directly from their Ikeja offices.
Chartwell Securities Ltd:
Address: 13 CIPM Avenue, Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja.
Services: Registered as both a broker and an issuing house.
Edgefield Capital Management Limited:
Address: 2 Tokunbo Alli Street, Off Toyin Street, Ikeja.
Services: Licensed as a broker-dealer.
Compass Investments & Securities Limited:
Address: 1 Anike Apena Street, Off Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja.
Planet Capital Limited:
Address: While their primary head office is in Lagos Island, they are recognized as a boutique investment bank and issuing house serving the Ikeja business community.
Specialized Finance & Investment Management
Bravewood Finance Company Limited:
Address: 2C Ayo Rosiji Crescent, Ikeja GRA.
Specialty: High-yield investment platform licensed by the CBN, offering up to 22% ROI PA.
Citygate Global Investment Limited:
Address: Empire Building, 35 Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja.
Focus: Provides financial boosts through targeted savings and investment plans.
Checkoff Finance Co. Ltd: 16 Igbasan Street, Opebi, Ikeja.
County Finance Ltd: 49 Wemco Road, Ogba, Ikeja.
Credit Direct Finance Co. Ltd: 48/50 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA.
Strategic Note on Head Offices
While the firms above have physical operations in Ikeja, many major Nigerian investment banks like Greenwich Merchant Bank, Chapel Hill Denham, and FBNQuest maintain their Head Offices in Victoria Island or Ikoyi. They typically service Ikeja-based corporate clients through these central hubs or dedicated relationship managers.
Issuing Houses & Brokers
Wealth & Investment Management
Ikeja serves as a strategic location for several SEC-licensed issuing houses that provide corporate finance services, including IPO management, debt issuance, and financial advisory. While many major investment banks are headquartered on Lagos Island, the following firms have a confirmed presence in Ikeja.
Licensed Issuing Houses in Ikeja
These firms are specifically registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to perform issuing house functions directly from their Ikeja offices.
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Chartwell Securities Limited
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Address: 13 CIPM Avenue, Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja.
Functions: Licensed as an Issuing House and Broker/Dealer.
Services: Specializes in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), corporate and government bond raising, and financial advisory.
Lotus Financial Advisory Services
Lotus Financial Advisory Services (Lotus Capital):
Address: Empire Building (3rd Floor), 35 Oba Akran Road, Ikeja.
Functions: Registered Issuing House focused on Shari'ah-compliant investment banking and financial advisory.
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Signet Investments & Securities Ltd
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Address: Signet House, 8 Ola Ayinde Street, Off Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way/Toyin Street, Ikeja.
Functions: Active Broker/Dealer firm that also provides investment advisory.
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Compass Investment and Securities Limited.
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Address: 1 Anike Apena Street, Off Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja.
Functions: Provides specialized financial and investment advisory alongside traditional stockbroking.
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Corporate Banking & Receiving Agents
While their primary issuing house licenses may be held at their headquarters, several major banks in Ikeja act as receiving banks and provide corporate advisory through their regional hubs.
Stanbic IBTC Capital: Operates through its corporate offices in Alausa and regional branches to lead large-scale bond and equity transactions.
Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited: Though headquartered in Ikoyi, it serves Ikeja-based corporate clients through its specialized capital and investment management arms.
SEC-Licensed Issuing Houses
Corporate Banking Hubs
Below are the contact details for major issuing houses and investment entities in Ikeja.
SEC-Licensed Issuing Houses & Brokers
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Chartwell Securities Limited
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Closed13 Ipm Avenue Lagos
Address: 13 CIPM Avenue, CBD Alausa, Ikeja.
Phone: 0909 359 3411, 01-453 4561, 0802 311 8408.
Email: info@chartwell.com.ng, chartwellsecuritieslimited@yahoo.com.
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Address: Empire Building (3rd Floor), 35 Oba Akran Road, Ikeja.
Phone: 0908 705 8405, 0913 938 9577 (Lagos Office).
Email: info@lotuscapitallimited.com.
Signet Investments & Securities Limited
Address: Signet House, 8 Ola Ayinde Street, Ikeja.
Phone: 0817 861 8007, 0802 645 2448, 0811 283 4569.
Email: info@signetng.com.
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Compass Investment and Securities Limited.
Financial planner
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Address: 1 Anike Apena Street, Off Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja.
Phone: 0803 335 3232, 0803 536 0883, 0803 310 0270 (WhatsApp).
Email: info@compasssecurities.net.
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Specialized Investment & Mortgage Banks
Lagos Building Investment Company (LBIC) Plc
Address: LBIC House, 1 Assbifi Road, CBD Alausa, Ikeja.
Phone: 0802 318 5475, 0803 333 3720, 0816 764 7633.
Email: info@lbicplc.com, customercare@lbicplc.com.
IBS Golden Investment Company Limited
Address: Pentagon Plaza, 23 Opebi Road, Ikeja.
Phone: 0813 405 4314, 0808 677 0966 (WhatsApp).
Email: info@ibsgolden.com, ibsgolden@gmail.com.
Stanbic IBTC Capital / Bank (Ikeja Hub)
Phone: 0700 909 9099 (Customer Care), 0201 422 4444.
Email: CustomercareNigeria@stanbicibtc.com, IBenquiries@stanbicibtc.com.
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