Wema Bank Plc has announced that it will be completing its capital raise through a combination of a Rights issue and Special placement exercise set to go live on April 1, 2025, with the goal of raising N200bn in fresh capital. This would mark the second and final tranche […]
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Exclusives
Collective Investment Schemes Rises to Over N3trn In 2024, says SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday disclosed that its Collective Investment Schemes increased to over N3 trillion in 2024. The Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama who disclosed this during an interaction with reporters in Abuja, explained that collective investment schemes are a part of […]
NiDCOM Lauds CBN’s Initiatives to Enhance Diaspora Contributions
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has lauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for introducing two groundbreaking financial products aimed at engaging the Nigerian diaspora: the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and the Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA). In a statement released on Thursday by the Commission’s spokesperson, […]
Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Rate Increases to 34.80% in December 2024
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 34.80% in December 2024, according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This represents a slight increase of 0.20% from the 34.60% recorded in November 2024, primarily driven by heightened demand for goods and services during the festive season. The […]
BudgIT Raises Concern Over Irregularities in 2025 FG Proposed Budget, Calls for Prudent, Patriotic, and Inclusive Review by National Assembly
BudgIT, a civic-tech organisation promoting transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery in Nigeria, has observed certain legacy issues with the 2025 Federal Government Proposed Budget and calls on the National Assembly to proactively address the irregularities, exercise its “Powers of the Purse” responsibly, allow robust public participation in the budget […]
LG Allocation: SEC To Improve Framework On Borrowing By Governments, Corporates
The Securities and Exchange Commission has expressed its readiness to improve the regulatory framework as it regards borrowing by governments and corporates. Director General of the Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama who disclosed this during an interview, said this has become important given the critical role borrowing plays in the […]
GTCO PLC Raises ₦209 Billion in Equity Capital, Paves Way for Strategic Growth
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the successful completion of the first tranche of its equity capital raise programme, securing N209.41bn. The milestone follows the approval of the Basis of Allotment by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the conclusion of a capital verification exercise by […]
Air Peace, ADINA Summit Partners to Strengthen African Trade and Diaspora Connections
Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, recently solidified its commitment to fostering stronger ties between Africa and its global diaspora through its strategic partnership with the Africa Diaspora Investment Network Alliance (ADINA) Summit 2024. The event, held on December 27, 2024, at the prestigious Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra, […]
NGX Bucks 2015 to 2019 Trend, Thrives in Roaring 20s … ASI closes 2024 at +37.65%
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has marked a remarkable turnaround, breaking away from the poor performance of the 2015–2019 period to thrive in the 2020s. Following the oil price crash in 2015 and the ensuing recession in 2016, the 2020s have ushered in a period of unprecedented growth for Nigeria’s stock […]
Nigerian SEC Aims to Balance Innovation and Investor Protection in Fintech
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has assured stakeholders in the fintech space that the Commission is committed to ensuring transparency and integrity in the regulation of the space. The Commission said it has provided a level playing field to all applicants. The Director General of the SEC, […]