The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun, has emphasised the crucial role of the capital market in achieving the nation’s ambitious goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy. Edun said this at the Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting on Monday in Lagos. He […]
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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 […]
Cascador Partners Sterling Bank On $2m SME Lending In Nigeria
Cascador has announced a partnership with Sterling Bank to launch new debt funding model to unlock growth for Africa’s most promising ventures. According to a statement from the company, backed by a $2m Catalytic Fund, the partnership introduces flexible, founder-friendly financing for Cascador alumni; pairing low-interest debt […]
Legend Meets 20% Free Float Requirement Post-NGX Listing
Legend Internet Plc has confirmed compliance with the Nigerian Exchange Limited’s (NGX) minimum free float requirement, following its listing on the Main Board of the Exchange on 24 April 2025. The company in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, disclosed that it has made a sufficient quantity […]
CSCS Launches USSD Code To Boost Investments
Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has announced the launch of *7270#, its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code service, set to go live on May 8th, 2025. The USSD code service is a solution designed to enhance the ease and accessibility of investment services for all users. […]
Ekiti State, CIS To Partner On Financial Intelligence Training
The Ekiti State Government and Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) have agreed to collaborate in capacity building on financial intelligence for top-level government officials in line with the Institute’s financial literacy programme. Besides, plans are underway to introduce Bachelor Degree Programme in Securities and Investment at Ekiti State […]
SEC Urges Nigerians To Report Any Suspected Illegal Investment Scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerians to report any suspected illegal investments scheme to the commission for proper investigation and necessary action. The Commission said this in a notice issued on Thursday to the investing public warning that ponzi investment schemes posed great danger […]
Tariff Pressures To Push Global Public Debt Past Pandemic Levels-IMF ….. Sees Global Public Debt At Nearly 100% Of GDP by 2030
Economic pressures from steep new U.S. tariffs will push global public debt above pandemic-era levels to nearly 100 per cent of global GDP by the end of the decade as slower growth and trade strain government budgets, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday. The IMF’s […]
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 […]