…To launch revised capital market masterplan next month The Securities and Exchange Commission has urged the Federal Government to consider its proposal to exempt corporate bonds from the payment of tax. The Director-General of SEC, Lamido Yuguda said this on…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has urged all stakeholders in the capital market to continue to work towards reducing the volume of unclaimed dividends and reiterated that stiff penalties will be meted out to any stakeholder whose action appears to…
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that its Capital Market Master Plan (CMMP) initiative is promoting transparency, protecting investors and enhancing market confidence. The SEC stated this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, disclosing the success of…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors on the illegality of unregistered investment crowdfunding platforms. The Commission stated this is a circular dated August 3, 2022, where it acknowledged the presence of unregistered crowdfunding platforms while also warning…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has said that it has been implementing measures aimed at encouraging more listings by creating new Rules and amending existing ones, improving general review processes, continuing engagements with issuers, advisers and other critical stakeholders. Director…
In a bid to modernise Nigeria’s capital markets and ensure that it is well positioned to support economic transformation driven by private sector investment, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) have signed an…
The Executive Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dayo Obisan has said that Nigeria is leading amongst countries making the rules and regulating the digital asset space in Africa. He said this during the Nairametrics Economic Outlook webinar on the theme:…
The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that the Commission is working to ensure it reduces the level of unclaimed dividends to zero per cent in the Nigeria financial market. This was disclosed by Alhaji Lamido Yuguda, the Director-General,…
The Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Lamido Yuguda has challenged relevant stakeholders to cooperate with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its desire to help bridge the infrastructure gap in the country. Speaking at a meeting with…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), says availability, affordability, accessibility, awareness and adequacy of capital market products will drive inclusion in the market across the country. Mr Lamido Yuguda, the Director-General of SEC, outlined the factors in Abuja on Tuesday…
