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 […]
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Money Market
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 […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Eases to 23.71% in April 2025
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 23.71% in April 2025, down from 24.23% in March, according to data released on Thursday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure represents a modest decline of 0.52 percentage points, offering some relief amid ongoing economic challenges and a high cost […]
DMO Offers N350bn FGN Bonds for Auction
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced plans to re-open two Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds worth N350 billion for public auction, scheduled for April 28, 2025, with settlement on April 30, 2025. The offer, which forms part of the federal government’s domestic borrowing strategy, will […]
Nigeria’s Currency in Circulation Falls ₦240bn in Q1’2025
Nigeria’s currency in circulation (CIC) declined by ₦240bn in the first quarter of 2025, according to newly released data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), reflecting a 4.58 per cent contraction over the three-month period. The report, published by the apex bank, shows that the total currency […]
Fidelity Bank Named Nigeria’s Best Private Bank At Euromoney Awards
Fidelity Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at the Euromoney Awards 2025. The recognition was formally unveiled at the awards ceremony held recently at The Savoy in London. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are prestigious annual honors and a benchmark for excellence in […]
CBEX Not Registered By Us, Say SEC … Reminds Public To Always Verify Registration Status
The Securities and Exchange Commission has stated that Crypto Bridge Exchange also known as CBEX was not granted registration by the Commission at any time to operate as a Digital Assets Exchange. In a Circular dated April 17, 2025, the Commission stated that its attention has been […]
Access Holdings Records 88% Growth in Gross Earnings To N4.878trn
Access Holdings Plc has announced its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024. The Group delivered 88 per cent year-on-year growth in gross earnings, rising from N2.594trn in 2023 to N4.878trn in 2024. According to the group’s financial results seen by THE […]
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 […]
VFD Microfinance Bank Reports N366.6 million PAT in 2024
VFD Microfinance Bank today announced the successful conclusion of its 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 2023 financial year. The meeting, themed “Banking with Purpose, Delivering with Impact,” provided shareholders with a comprehensive review of the bank’s performance in a challenging economic climate and offered a […]