Nigerian banks added about N21 trillion in new deposits in the first quarter of this year to push the sector’s total deposits to about N136 trillion, on course to surpass its 2023 business year performance. Audited reports and regulatory filings by commercial banks and their holding companies showed that individuals […]
Category: Capital Market
Capital Market
Fidelity Bank Extends Public Offer and Rights Issue to August 12, Increases Offering Size by N78.35 billion
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced an extension of its public offer and rights issue until August 12, 2024. Originally set to conclude on July 29, 2024, this extension has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and will see an increase in the total offer size from N127.1 […]
Resolution of identity issues will reposition capital market – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the resolution of identity management issues would help reposition the Nigerian capital market for greater potential. The Director General of the SEC Dr. Emomotimi Agama who stated this at a Workshop on Identity Management for the Capital Market held in Lagos, Wednesday, said […]
Green Economy will create greater prosperity for investors – Agama
Stakeholders, stakeholders, intermediaries, issuers, investors, and regulators have been enjoined to take advantage of the enormous resources and potential of sustainable finance to build a green climate and climate-resilient economy in Nigeria and create greater prosperity for investors and Nigerians. This was stated by the Director General of the Securities […]
Eterna Plc appoints Okechukwu Ashiegbu as Chief Operating Officer …. Bunmi Agagu-Adu as executive directors
The Board of Eterna Plc has appointed Mr. Okechukwu Ashiegbu as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer and Mrs. Bunmi Agagu-Adu as Executive Director of the company. This was contained in the company’s notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). According to the statement, the appointments are subject to approval/ratification by the […]
Access Bank raises N442 billion through syndicated tier II facility
Access Bank has partnered with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) to secure a syndicated Tier II Facility agreement valued at $295 million (approximately N442.5 billion). According to a statement from the bank provided to newsmen, this agreement underscores a longstanding and successful relationship that has spanned over two decades […]
GTCO Plc begins public offer to raise N400.5 billion
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the opening of its offer for subscription of 9,000,000,000 ordinary shares at 50 kobo each, priced at N44.50 per share. This follows the clearance of the offer prospectus and the registration of the shares by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria […]
AIICO Insurance settles claims worth N200 billion in 5years – Fajemirokun
AIICO Insurance Plc has said that it has paid over N200 billion in claims and benefits settlements over the past five years. Managing Director/CEO of AIICO Insurance Plc, Mr. Babatunde Fajemirokun stated this in a statement released in Lagos on Wednesday. Fajemirokun noted that this reflects AIICO’s commitment to providing […]
Finance minister urges new SEC board to embrace tech and innovation for effective market regulation
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has called on the newly appointed board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to embrace innovation to effectively regulate a dynamic capital market. Speaking during the board’s inauguration in Abuja on Monday, Edun expressed his enthusiasm […]
GTCO unveils N400.5 billion public offer to fuel international growth and innovation
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has unveiled plans for a substantial N400.5 billion capital raise through a public offer, aimed at fortifying its financial foundation and expanding its global presence. The announcement, made during the “Facts Behind the Offer Presentation,” featured insights from GTCO’s Group Managing Director, Mr. Segun […]