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New SEC Directive for Capital Market Operators: Enhancing Transparency and Standards The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a new registration requirement for Capital Market Operators (CMOs) renewing their annual registration, aiming to strengthen industry accountability...

The Capital Market: Nigeria’s Economic Lifeline Dear Investors. Let’s talk about the Capital Market. The capital market is more than just a place for buying and selling securities—it is the heartbeat of Nigeria’s economy, pulsing with opportunities for growth, innovation, and stability. It...

Noor Takaful Eyes Capital Market Listing Noor Takaful Insurance Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading Islamic finance operators, has announced plans to list on the Nigerian capital market. This revelation came from the company’s Vice Chairman, Aminu Tukur, during the recently concluded African...

Building Nigeria’s Future: SEC Chief Stresses Need for Strong, Innovative Capital Market Detailed Breakdown: 1. Capital Market as a Catalyst for Nigeria’s Future • Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), emphasized that a strong...

SEC Encourages Stockbrokers to Unlock Capital Market Potential for Nigeria’s Economic Growth The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has urged stockbrokers and capital market stakeholders to fully leverage the potential of the Nigerian capital...

SEC to Modernize Capital Market Curriculum with Focus on Cybersecurity, AI, and Fintech Detailed Breakdown: Curriculum Expansion to Address Emerging Trends The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its plan to expand Nigeria’s capital market education curriculum to include...

SEC Establishes Office to Boost Capital Access for Small Businesses in Nigeria Detailed Breakdown: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria is advancing plans to launch a new office dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their access to capital...

SEC Urges Capital Market Operators to Align with FATF Standards for Resilient Financial Systems At the NCMI Compliance Summit 2024 in Lagos, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) emphasized the importance of Nigerian capital market operators aligning with evolving Financial Action Task...

EXPERTS URGE CREDIT RATING AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CLEARER ECONOMIC OUTLOOKS AMIDST NIGERIAN INVESTMENT CHALLENGES Breakdown: At the 2024 International Credit Rating Webinar organized by DataPro Limited, financial experts called for credit rating agencies (CRAs) to offer more transparent and...

NIGERIAN EXCHANGE GROUP STRENGTHENS TIES WITH JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE TO ENHANCE CAPITAL MARKET GOVERNANCE The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), under the leadership of Group Chairman Umaru Kwairanga, recently visited the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to explore opportunities for...

SEC TO EDUCATE NIGERIANS ON CAPITAL MARKET INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES DURING WORLD INVESTOR WEEK The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Director General Emomotimi Agama, announced plans to use the upcoming 2024 World Investor Week (WIW) to raise awareness about various investment...

DIGITAL EXCHANGES TO BOOST YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN CAPITAL MARKET Summary: - SEC's Approval: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval-in-principle to two cryptocurrency exchanges, Busha Digital Limited and Quidax Technologies Limited. This move aims to enhance youth...

INT'L BREWERIES SHARE LISTING BOOSTS NGX MARKET CAP BY N599BN Main Points: 1. Market Impact: - The Nigerian stock market capitalization increased by N599 billion due to the listing of shares by International Breweries Plc. - Market capitalization reached N54.047 trillion. 2. Share...

SEC WOOS FIRMS TO CAPITAL MARKET Summary: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging more companies to list on the Nigerian Exchange to boost market liquidity and align with the Federal Government's goal of achieving a $1 trillion economy. Key Points: 1. Call for More Listings...

CAPITALISATION: BANKS ENLIST WORKERS TO BOOST CAPITAL BASE Summary: - Context: To meet Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recapitalisation requirements, Deposit Money Banks have mobilized employees to help increase their capital base. Details: 1. Employee Targets: - Bank employees have been...

SEC APPROVES FCMB ASSET MANAGEMENT'S PRIVATE DEBT FUND: 1. Fund Approval: - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the private debt fund sponsored and managed by FCMB Asset Management Limited, with support from TLG Capital Investments Limited (TLG Capital) UK. 2. Fund...