Forget apps. Forget data. Just dial.
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) is putting real-time market access into every Nigerian’s pocket with its new *USSD code: 7270#, launching May 8, 2025, exclusively on MTN Nigeria.
You no longer need a smartphone or trading app to know your market position.
Just your phone. And this code.
What You Can Do with *7270#
- Check your stock holdings
- View account balances & cash settlement status
- Retrieve your Clearing House Number (CHN)
- Confirm account status instantly
And yes, all this without mobile data or an internet connection.
This isn’t just a service. It’s a bridge between Nigeria’s capital market and millions of underserved retail investors.
Why This Matters: The Real Move Behind the Code
In a country where over 50 million Nigerians still rely on USSD for banking, CSCS is skipping fintech flash and going straight to function.
This move levels the playing field:
- Rural investors can now monitor portfolios
- No need for apps, data, or brokerage platforms
- It empowers low-income earners to stay market-aware
For years, the Nigerian Stock Exchange has felt out of reach. *7270# changes that overnight.
This Is What Financial Inclusion Should Look Like
This isn’t PR. It’s infrastructure.
CSCS just turned your keypad into a Bloomberg terminal and most of the market hasn’t even noticed yet.
For every retail investor without WiFi or fintech accounts, this is the moment they get plugged into Nigeria’s financial system properly.
It’s fast and it’s long overdue.
