The securities and Exchange Commission has said that the passage of the Investments and Securities Bill 2022 would aid the functioning of the capital market as well as facilitate the ongoing economic diversification in the country. This was stated by…
…Calls for incentives to attract young Nigerians The Securities and Exchange Commission has been commended on its efforts so far in returning the Commission to profitability and urged to explore ways to further deepen the capital market in a bid…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says operationalising crowdfunding will accelerate financial inclusion agenda of the country and boost Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This is contained in a statement by the SEC Executive Commissioner, Operations, Mr Dayo Obisan,…
The Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission has been commended on decisive steps taken in ensuring that it attains fiscal sustainability. Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Hon. James Abiodun Faleke who stated that at the…
…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…
