SEC
29 Oct
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said it is at an advance stage of establishing a new office for small businesses' capital
28 Oct
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged pension fund administrators (PFAs) to desist from further investment in commercial papers where capital market operators (non-banks) are engaged as Issuing and placing agents (IPAs).
22 Oct
As virtual assets gain prominence globally, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stressed the need for capital operators and entire market stakeholders to adapt to the regulatory framework
19 Oct
Stakeholders have commended current framework for public-private transitions in Nigeria, identifying actions to further enhance implementation to build on strong foundations
16 Oct
Stakeholders have emphasised the crucial role of credit rating agencies in Nigeria's financial markets by fostering transparency, reducing information asymmetry and promoting investor confidence through a robust and effective credit rating framework.
15 Oct
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, said the capital market instruments offer a compelling alternative to finance Nigeria's $50 billion yearly infrastructure deficit.
11 Oct
Three weeks before the local government council election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nasarawa State chapter has decided to boycott the Chairmanship and Councillorship elections scheduled for November 2, 2024. The decision was reached during the State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting held at the PDP Secretariat Complex, Lafia, on Friday. In a communique issued after…
29 Sep
The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned entities engaging in illegal fund management activities to desist forthwith or be ready to face the law. The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this in Abuja on Sunday in preparation for the Commission’s World Investor Week (WIW). Agama said the Commission’s…
29 Sep
In a major development, Dantown has been awarded a provisional permit from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a significant milestone in its journey toward full regulatory compliance. This provisional license is a testament to Dantown’s commitment to upholding the highest security and transparency standards in the crypto and fintech industry. Speaking on the…
22 Sep
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stated that the guidelines issued by the Commission prior to the banking recapitalization exercise have improved transparency and accessibility for Nigerian participants. In a statement released on Sunday, Dr. Agama said that the SEC aimed to ensure integrity and transparency throughout…
20 Sep
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has restated its resolve to encourage state- owned enterprises to list on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in line with the renewed hope agenda of the present administration.
11 Sep
Struggle for ownership and control is brewing at the board of Nigeria’s premier Over-the-Counter (OTC) Exchange, NASD PLC., sending horrendous signals that unless the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), wields a big stick to calm the raging storm , the NASD’s 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM), may end up as a theatre of verbal war.
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