The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sounded a renewed warning on the dangers of Ponzi schemes, highlighting their devastating impact on investor confidence, financial stability, and the Nigerian capital market. This was the central theme of a paper titled “Ponzi Schemes: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Illegality” presented […]
Category: Insurance & Pension
Insurance & Pension
Nem Insurance shareholders approved N5.02bn total dividend for 2024
NEM Insurance Plc shareholders have approved a total dividend of N5.02 billion declared by the company for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2024. The shareholders gave the approval at the company’s 55th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos. The dividend translated to dividend payment of N1 per every […]
LCCI Advocates Forward-guided, Data-Driven Approach To Monetary Easing
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to pursue a forward-guided, data-driven approach to monetary easing, warning that a premature reduction in interest rates could destabilize investor confidence and threaten macroeconomic recovery. The Chamber’s reaction followed the Central […]
SEC Approved ₦3.68trn in New Issues in 2024 – Agama ……….Says ₦446.38bn Approved in Q1 2025 as Market Activity Sustains Momentum
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a total of ₦3.68trn in new issues in 2024, signaling robust investor confidence and strong momentum in Nigeria’s capital market, according to the Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama. Speaking at the 1st Capital Market Committee (CMC) Meeting of […]
SEC: ISA 2025 Bans Unregistered Digital Asset Exchanges, Online Forex Platforms
The newly enacted Investments and Securities Act, 2025 (ISA 2025) has made it illegal to operate digital asset exchanges or online foreign exchange trading platforms without formal registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ISA 2025 significantly strengthens the regulatory framework […]
AFC Targets $20bn From African Pension Funds For Investment
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is intensifying efforts to mobilize domestic capital for investment across the continent, with a focus on pension funds and institutional investors. The development finance institution aims to generate between $15bn and $20bn from African pension funds to bridge the region’s infrastructure funding […]
Acquisition Of Another Insurer Not In Our Plan For Recapitalisation- Ogunbiyi
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc says it doesn’t intend to acquire any insurance company for the recapitalisation exercise mandated for insurers. Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, said this in an interview with the News men on the sideline of the insurance company’s 29th annual thanksgiving […]
Coronation Insurance Reports ₦2.2 Billion Profit, Charts Digital and Sustainable Future
Coronation Insurance Plc celebrated a remarkable financial turnaround at its 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, announcing a profit before tax of ₦2.2 billion for the financial year ending 31st December 2023. This milestone represents a significant recovery from the ₦1.8 billion loss recorded in 2022, a testament to […]
NAICOM Appoints Interim Management/Board For African Alliance Insurance
Following the dissolution of the African Alliance Insurance Plc’s former board and management team, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has appointed an Interim Management Board (IMB) to oversee operations. This was contained in the African Alliance Insurance Plc’s notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited seen by the WHISTLER. The IMB […]
MTN Nigeria Becomes First African Telco in PMI Global Executive Council
MTN Nigeria has become the first African telecommunications company to join the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Executive Council. According to a statement by the company the achievement highlights the company’s commitment to excellence in project management and its dedication to implementing best practices. The announcement was celebrated […]