FG Prioritizes Capital Market for $1 Trillion Economy Goal

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FG Prioritizes Capital Market for $1 Trillion Economy Goal

Breaking Down the Details:

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s capital market into a powerhouse for economic growth and wealth creation.

Key Takeaways:

1. Vision for Growth

• Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, highlighted the capital market as essential for achieving President Bola Tinubu’s ambitious goal of a $1 trillion economy.

• She emphasized that the market must be private sector-driven to achieve sustainable growth.

2. Government’s Role

• The FG pledged to strengthen the market, ensuring investor confidence and creating a robust environment for:

• Primary offers

• Viable exit strategies for investors.

• Uzoka-Anite assured that the government would fully support the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in this transformation.

3. SEC’s Commitment

• SEC Board Chairman, Mairiga Katuka, stressed the importance of collaboration with the Ministry of Finance to achieve the administration’s “renewed hope” agenda.

• SEC aims to:

• Reform the market for global competitiveness.

• Drive economic diversification and financial inclusion.

4. New Regulatory Framework

• Plans are underway to improve regulations for borrowing by governments and corporations, ensuring sustainability and efficiency in Nigeria’s financial system.

Quote of the Day:

“If we are to achieve the renewed hope mandate of a $1 trillion economy, it has to be through the capital market.”

— Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite

With these initiatives, Nigeria’s capital market is set to play a pivotal role in driving national economic development and fostering wealth creation.

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