Retail investors
10 Sep
As rising inflation, hardship, foreign exchange losses and other macroeconomic challenges take a toll on investment in the capital market, retail investors have renewed calls for the regulator to intervene and recover over N700 billion investors' funds trapped in private placement since after the 2008-2009 global financial crisis.
15 Feb
Though the federal government promised to revamp the economy with policies and regulations, 2024 appears gloomy for the Nigerian equities market going by the number of delisting plans awaiting final approval.
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Under Governor Dapo Abiodun's leadership, Ogun State has witnessed transformative development, prioritizing infrastructure, social welfare, education, youth development, agriculture, and food security. The Governor's commitment to merit-based appointments and development-driven policies has fostered progress. The Attorney General's dedication to justice and progress aligns with the Governor's vision, reflecting their shared passion for shaping a brighter…
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Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has announced the extension of the date for the state local government council election by one week. The chairman of the commission, Dr. Ekong Edet Boco, who made the announcement after a meeting with members of the state Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Calabar on Friday, said…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the implementation of a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria's road safety measures. The directive is aimed at addressing Nigeria's road safety challenges and drastically reducing road traffic accidents across the nation. Shettima gave the directive on Friday during a meeting with the leadership of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the Police against undermining democracy while encouraging the people of Rivers State to actively participate in the upcoming Local Government election scheduled for Saturday. Governor Siminalayi Fubara reaffirmed on Thursday that the election will proceed as planned, despite protests from supporters of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who currently…
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Troops on the frontline have neutralised 118 terrorists and arrested 97 individuals over the past week, according to the Defence Media Operations (DMO). Major General Edward Buba, the spokesman for DMO, revealed that the operations also led to the arrest of 18 individuals involved in oil theft and the rescue of 96 kidnapped hostages. He…
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The Central Bank of NigeriaCentral Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to automate foreign currency trades starting in December, moving away from a nearly decade-old over-the-counter trading system. This transition aims to enhance transparency and eliminate market distortions. The CBN announced that the new system will "facilitate a market-driven exchange rate accessible to the public"…
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Suspected gunmen kidnapped and killed the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman of Suru Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Bako Bala, on Wednesday. According to a post on the official Facebook page of the Special Adviser to the Kebbi State governor on Television and Radio, Zaidu Bala, the armed men abducted him in his hometown,…