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SEC Cracks Down on Defaulting Market Operators: Renew Registration or Face Penalties The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning to capital market operators (CMOs), stating that those who fail to renew their 2025 registration by January 31 risk heavy fines and...

Strengthening Local Governance Financing: SEC’s Borrowing Framework for LGAs and Corporates Introduction The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is making strides to revolutionize Nigeria’s financial landscape by introducing a robust borrowing framework aimed at bolstering financial...

SEC Revamps Operations to Tackle Insider Trading and Boost Investor Confidence The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced transformative measures to strengthen Nigeria’s capital market in 2025. In a New Year message, the SEC’s Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, reaffirmed...

SEC Strengthens Commodities Exchange Through Collaboration The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed its dedication to transforming Nigeria’s commodities exchanges into engines of economic growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation. ️ Key Highlights: 1. Collaboration...

SEC Takes a Bold Stand Against Ponzi Schemes in 2025 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its firm commitment to eradicate Ponzi and pyramid schemes in 2025 while fostering a robust commodities market in Nigeria. This pledge aligns with the Commission’s ongoing mission to...

⚠️ Nigeria’s SEC to Sanction Companies for Failing to Publish Financial Results Online Key Highlights: 1. New Directive: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has warned all quoted companies to publish their periodic financial results on their websites alongside filing...

Capital Market Set to Propel Nigeria Towards $1 Trillion Economy, Says SEC The Nigerian capital market is strategically positioned to drive the Federal Government’s ambitious goal of achieving a $1 trillion economy, according to Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and...

SEC Unveils #InvestNigeria Initiative to Boost Financial Literacy and Market Participation ✨ The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a groundbreaking enlightenment campaign, #InvestNigeria, aimed at attracting more Nigerians to participate in the capital market through...

SEC Taps Blockchain for a Transparent Capital Market Revolution Breakdown of the News: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has announced its exploration of blockchain technology to enhance trust and transparency within the capital market. This was disclosed by Dr...

Senate Advances Investment & Securities Bill 2024: Boost for Nigeria’s Capital Market Detailed Breakdown Key Highlights from the Bill’s Second Reading • The Investments and Securities Bill (ISB) 2024 successfully scaled its second reading in the Senate, marking a significant milestone...

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...

FG to Tighten Grip on Fintech Regulations SEC Pledges Stronger Oversight in Fintech Sector The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has reiterated its dedication to investor protection by reinforcing regulations in the booming fintech space...

N1.7 Trillion Boost for Banks: SEC Highlights Success of E-Offering Platform The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that a whopping ₦1.682 trillion has been raised through e-offering as part of banks' recapitalization efforts. This groundbreaking update was shared by the...

SEC Urged to Streamline Record-Keeping to Tackle N215bn Unclaimed Dividends Key Highlights: 1. Call for Better Record-Keeping: Shareholders have appealed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to improve record-keeping processes to ease the retrieval of unclaimed dividends...

Ponzi Scheme Operators Face Tougher Penalties Proposed Fine and Jail Term Announced by SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cracking down on Ponzi scheme operators to protect Nigerian investors. A newly proposed Investment and Securities Bill (ISB) 2024 includes strict...

Stakeholders Debate Investment Bill Provisions ️ Key government agencies, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Ministry of Finance, have raised concerns over the Investment and Securities Bill (ISB) 2024 at a public hearing in the National Assembly. The bill aims to replace the...

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 Hosts Investor Clinic at Stockbrokers Conference in Ibadan Detailed Breakdown: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold an Investor Clinic in Ibadan, coinciding with the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers Conference at the Jogor Event Centre. The event, starting Thursday...

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...