The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that all the Capital Market Operators (CMOs) must state compliance level and ensure all tradable instruments are registered in line with the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 latest January 2026. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this at […]
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FMDQ Group celebrates market excellence at 8th Annual GOLD Awards
The FMDQ Group Plc has commemorated the 8th edition of its prestigious GOLD Awards, continuing its long-standing tradition of celebrating excellence in the Nigerian financial. The FMDQ GOLD Awards are designed to acknowledge, on an annual basis, market participants instrumental in fostering the growth and development of FMDQ’s markets. The […]
Shettima, Economic Stakeholders Urge Africa to Leverage Islamic Finance for Inclusive, Sustainable Development
Vice President Kashim Shettima and other economic Stakeholders have called on African nations to deepen the adoption of Islamic finance as a tool for inclusive and sustainable economic transformation across the continent. Represented by Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Shettima made the […]
Owoturo tasks registrars on innovation, trust to boost capital market
The outgoing President and Chairman of Council of the Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ICMR), Mr Oluseyi Owoturo, has tasked registrars on innovation and efficiency in service delivery to strengthen trust and deepen investors participation in Nigeria’s capital market. He said this at the 14th Annual Conference and Presidential […]
Experts harp on transportation infrastructure framework at ISAN conference
Experts at the 8th Triennial Conference of the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN) in Lagos have stressed the urgent need for the government to implement a comprehensive policy framework aimed at accelerating the development of transportation infrastructure across the country. They emphasised that such an initiative is crucial […]
Wema Bank Raises ₦50bn, Exceeds Capital Requirement
Wema Bank Plc has announced that it has received all requisite regulatory approvals for its ₦50bn Private Placement capital raise. This is in addition to the earlier ₦150bn Rights Issue that was completed in September 2025. The Bank now has a total of ₦264.87bn in qualifying capital, above the minimum […]
Nigeria’s $1trn economy takes centre stage at ISAN’s triennial conference
The Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN) has concluded arrangements for its eighth Triennial Delegates Conference on Oct. 30, 2025. The conference with the theme: “Nigeria, Towards $1 Trillion Economy by 2030,” will be chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Mr Wale Edun, as […]
SEC Moves to T+2 settlement cycle to Boost Market Efficiency, Investor Confidence
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said that Nigeria’s transition to a T+2 settlement cycle in the capital market will significantly enhance market efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen investor confidence. Speaking at a Trade Associations Roundtable on “Ensuring Stakeholder Readiness for T+2 Settlement” […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Falls to 18.02% in September, Driven by Lower Food Prices … Dips Below 20% First Time in 3 Years …Experts Nigeria’s Disinflation Trend, Calls for Policies to Tackle Persistent Cost Pressures
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 18.02 per cent in September 2025, marking a significant moderation from 20.12 per cent recorded in August, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The drop represents a 2.1 per cent month-on-month decline and the first […]
Vertiv Partners Airtel Africa to Build 42MW Data Centre in Nigeria
Vertiv, a provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced an extended collaboration with Airtel Africa through its data centre division, Nxtra, to build a 42-megawatt (MW) high-capacity data centre in Nigeria, a project that marks the first phase of Nxtra’s broader expansion across Africa. […]