The Nigerian capital market is strategically positioned to drive the ongoing bank recapitalization exercise, leveraging advanced technology to facilitate the capital-raising efforts mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new requirements. Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) and its subsidiaries are spearheading this initiative, working in close collaboration with the […]
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Money Market
Access Holdings launches N351 billion rights issue for capital enhancement
Access Holdings Plc has held a formal signing ceremony as part of the arrangements to raise a total of N351 billion by way of a rights issue to existing shareholders. The offer is part of the group’s strategy to enhance its working capital requirements, which includes organic growth funding for […]
Financial expert urges overhaul of Nigeria’s economic policies amid rising debt
A financial expert and Chief Executive of CFG Advisory, Mr. Tilewa Adebayo, has called for urgent remedial legislation and a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s trade, industrialization, and investment policies. He emphasized the necessity of eliminating wasteful subsidies to address the country’s mounting economic challenges. This call to action follows Nigeria’s […]
Nigeria’s cryptocurrency market worth over $400m – SEC
The Director General of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) Emomotimi Agama, has said that Nigeria’s cryptocurrency market is estimated to be worth over $400 million, with a significant portion of the population involved in cryptocurrency trading and transactions. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Conference of the Association of Capital […]
Market operators give reasons why investors should buy Fidelity Bank’s offers
Fidelity Bank Plc has commenced its N127.1 billion combined rights and public offers, receiving enthusiastic support from the investing public. Key capital market stakeholders highlighted the bank’s impressive growth and investor-friendly policies over the years as reasons for their strong endorsement. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX), stockbrokers, investors, and customers have […]
Nigeria records $24 billion FX inflow in Q1 2024 – CBN Governor Cardoso
Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Yemi Cardoso, announced that the country recorded a total foreign exchange inflow of approximately $24 billion in the first quarter of 2024. This significant figure, the highest since 2021, was disclosed during an interview with Bloomberg TV in London. Governor Cardoso highlighted the positive impact of […]
CIS urges full tech integration in every stage of bank recapitalization process
Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and capital market regulators to ensure a wholesome adoption of technology in every stage of the recapitalization process of the banking sector. The 13th President and Chairman of the Governing Council of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers […]
SEC issues framework on banking sector recapitalisation
The Securities and Exchange Commission has released its Framework on Banking Sector Capitalisation Programme, 2024. The framework which was released on the Commission’s website Friday serves as a comprehensive guide for Banks/Holding Companies and market participants to navigate the recapitalisation programme effectively. The move is driven by the recent directive […]
Fidelity Bank launches N127.10 billion fundraising to enhance market and international reach
The Managing Director and CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, has announced that the bank’s N127.10 billion capital-raising initiative is poised to strengthen its market position and expand its international presence. Speaking at the “N127.10 billion Public Offer and Rights Issue: Facts Behind the Combined Offer” event held at […]
Money lenders commend FCCPC for tackling unethical practices in digital lending
The Money Lenders Association has lauded the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for its ongoing efforts to regulate the digital lending sector in Nigeria, describing it as a positive development. The Chairman of the Association, Mr. Gbemi Adelekan, in an interview highlighted that the FCCPC’s actions have contributed […]