Coremars Capital Limited has announced that it has received authorisation from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate as a fully licensed Issuing House in Nigeria, a development that marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into investment banking.
The licence grants the firm the authority to provide a wide spectrum of capital market and investment banking services. These include equity and debt capital raising, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), private placements, commercial paper issuances, bonds, rights issues, mergers and acquisitions advisory, as well as project finance.
With this approval, Coremars Capital is positioned as a key participant in Nigeria’s capital markets, carrying a mandate to deliver innovative financing solutions across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, technology, and financial services.
Speaking on the development, Mr Chibuzor Oduche, Acting Managing Director of Coremars Capital, described the SEC’s approval as a clear validation of the firm’s ambition to become a leading force in the country’s investment banking sector.
“We are incredibly excited to receive the SEC’s approval for our Issuing House licence. This is a major milestone in our growth journey. Our goal is to empower businesses with access to long-term capital, structure impactful transactions, and drive economic transformation across sectors,” Oduche said.
Coremars Capital stated that the approval underlines its dedication to professionalism, integrity, and innovation, while strengthening its mission to provide businesses and institutions with world-class investment banking services.