The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Wednesday lifted the suspension placed on trading on the shares of Universal Insurance Plc, effective WednesdaySeptember 3, 2025. This development enables shareholders to resume trading the company’s shares on the NGX platform. In its weekly report, the NGX stated, “We refer to our Market […]
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Insurance & Pension
Insurance Reforms Must Address Policy Complexity, Says Analyst
Financial analyst and Managing Director, Cowry Asset Management Limited, Johnson Chukwu, has called for a comprehensive simplification of insurance policies in Nigeria to boost public confidence and drive growth in the sector. He made the call during an interview on Channels Television, following the signing of the […]
SEC Sounds Alarm on Ponzi Schemes, Calls for Vigilance to Safeguard Investors, Economy
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 […]
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 […]