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SEC Launches Fast-Track Helpdesk to Support Insurers’ Capital Raising Drive The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a dedicated help-desk to ease and accelerate the recapitalisation process for insurance and reinsurance companies seeking to raise funds through the Nigerian...

✨ Tinubu Hails Capital Market Boom in Brazil, Vows More Reforms ✨ President Bola Tinubu has commended the “remarkable growth” of Nigeria’s capital market under his administration, linking the surge to investor confidence in his economic reforms. The President made this statement in Brazil...

Nigeria’s SEC Eyes Blockchain & Quantum Tech to Transform Capital Market In a bold move to reshape the Nigerian capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is embracing cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and quantum computing as tools for market innovation, while...

NGX, SEC, FG & CIS Join Forces to Power Nigeria’s Economic Growth Through Capital Formation Event: Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) National Workshop ️ Venue: Presidential Villa, Abuja The Gist: Leaders from the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Securities and Exchange Commission...

SEC Eyes $500 Billion from Dormant Commodities & Minerals! The capital market may soon become the powerhouse of Nigeria’s economic transformation — and here’s why! ️ At a national workshop of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange...

SEC Cracks Down on Ikeja Hotel: Forensic Probe, Debt Restatement, and Share Recovery Ordered The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken decisive regulatory action on Ikeja Hotel Plc, ordering a forensic investigation, a restatement of financial records, and the recovery of shares...

From Resistance to Revolution SEC, Quidax Lead Banks into the Future of Digital Assets in Nigeria In a strategic move to modernize Nigeria’s financial system, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Quidax, a leading digital assets exchange, have joined forces to usher in a new era of...

Capital Market for All: SEC DG Rallies Stakeholders to Bridge Investment Access Gaps In a bold call to action, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has urged stakeholders across the Nigerian financial landscape to collaborate in bringing...

️ SEC Cracks the Whip on Boardroom Roles: No More Crossover from Independent to Executive In a bold step to tighten corporate governance standards, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has banned Independent Directors from converting into Executive Directors within the same company or...

SEC Charts New Course: Stablecoins to Power Cross-Border Trade! In a bold move to modernize Nigeria’s financial landscape, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to develop a regulatory framework for stablecoins — digital currencies pegged to real-world assets like...

Nigerian Listed Firms Declare N1.1 Trillion Dividends as Capital Market Shows Strength — SEC In a strong display of investor returns and growing market maturity, listed companies on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) declared a total of ₦1.1 trillion in dividends for 2024, according to the Securities...

Nigeria’s Capital Market Goes Digital: Edun Unveils New SEC Website to Boost Transparency and Investor Confidence In a major push toward digital transformation and regulatory transparency, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has officially launched a new...

SEC to Host High-Level Capital Market Meeting in Lagos on May 19 — Focus on New Investment Laws & Investor Protection Date: May 6, 2025 Location: Lagos, Nigeria The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to convene a crucial Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting on May 19, 2025, in...

Sycamore Secures SEC License, Expands into Asset Management Nigerian fintech firm Sycamore has officially obtained a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) license, allowing it to operate as a fund/portfolio manager. With over ₦10 billion in assets under management, this milestone...

SEC to Publicly Shame Capital Market Violators in New Crackdown The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a new enforcement strategy aimed at publicly naming and shaming capital market operators found guilty of violating market laws and regulations. This move is part of a...

SEC Warns Against Unregistered Investment Schemes – Protect Your Money! ⚠️ The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to investors, cautioning against engaging with several unregistered investment schemes operating illegally in Nigeria’s capital market. Companies...

Unclaimed Dividends Soar to ₦30 Billion Across Five Firms, Raising Investor Concerns Despite regulatory efforts to curb the rise in unclaimed dividends, five major listed companies have accumulated a staggering ₦30 billion in unpaid shareholder earnings as of December 31, 2024. This persistent...

Unclaimed Dividends Soar to ₦30 Billion Across Five Firms, Raising Investor Concerns Despite regulatory efforts to curb the rise in unclaimed dividends, five major listed companies have accumulated a staggering ₦30 billion in unpaid shareholder earnings as of December 31, 2024. This persistent...

Unclaimed Dividends Soar to ₦30 Billion Across Five Firms, Raising Investor Concerns Despite regulatory efforts to curb the rise in unclaimed dividends, five major listed companies have accumulated a staggering ₦30 billion in unpaid shareholder earnings as of December 31, 2024. This persistent...

SEC Fast-Tracks Capital Market Approvals: New 14-Day Timeline Set to Boost Nigeria’s Economic Growth Breaking Down the News: In a groundbreaking move to boost efficiency and drive economic growth, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a significant reduction in the time it...