Securities and Exchange Commission
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged banks to strengthen their corporate governance principles and risk management frameworks to enhance investors' confidence in the ongoing recapitalisation exercise.
3 Dec
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all capital market operators (CMOs) to complete the process of renewal of their 2025 registration on or before January 31.
22 Nov
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed that about N1.682 trillion has been raised by banks through e-offering in the bank recapitalisation exercise.
28 Oct
Financial literacy, protection and inclusion have been described as three essential pillars of financial system stability.
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
9 Oct
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said well-informed investors are needed to sustain market confidence and stability.
28 Sep
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called for stakeholders’ collaboration to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s capital market.
5 Sep
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that the recent approval-in-principle granted to two crypto exchanges will attract more youths to the market in line with the commission’s desire to ensure that youths in Nigeria are given the opportunity to participate in the capital market.
15 Aug
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to establish special units to address issues of unclaimed dividends in the industry. The commission's Director-General, Emomotomi Agama, disclosed this during a press conference following a Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting on Thursday. Agama said the commission is making strong efforts towards reducing unclaimed dividends. He…
11 Jun
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Nigeria's first naira-denominated Private Debt Fund in the name of FCMB-TLG
6 Jun
Acting Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, has tasked relevant stakeholders in the capital market to cooperate with the Commission in its desire to reduce the quantum of unclaimed dividends.
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