74 m. ago Experts react as CBN suspends dividends of banks under forbearance

Tribune Online Experts react as CBN suspends dividends of banks under forbearance •Shareholders push back The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent decision to temporarily suspend dividend payments by banks has triggered strong and mixed reactions across the financial ecosystem. While financial analysts described it as a prudent move to preserve capital and protect the banking sector’s integrity, shareholders and some market participants are expressing deep concern […] Experts react as CBN suspends dividends of banks under forbearance Tribune Online

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9 h. ago NGX Group, SEC aim capital market diplomacy to deepen Nigeria

Tribune Online NGX Group, SEC aim capital market diplomacy to deepen Nigeria-China financial ties In a strategic move to position Nigeria’s capital market as a catalyst for cross-border investments, Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering cross-border capital market partnerships. NGX Group, SEC aim capital market diplomacy to deepen Nigeria-China financial ties Tribune Online

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3 d. ago FCCPC inaugurates task team to rid FCT markets of counterfeit products

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed concerns over the level of counterfeit, fake and substandard products in markets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In response, the Commission, yesterday, inaugurated a Joint Market Monitoring Taskforce (JMMT) that would be responsible for reversing the trend and sanitising the […] The post FCCPC inaugurates task team to rid FCT markets of counterfeit products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago World Environment Day: STL Capital Group drives plastic waste awareness in Lagos market

In commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, STL Capital Group, in collaboration with the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), led read more World Environment Day: STL Capital Group drives plastic waste awareness in Lagos market

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7 d. ago ‘Dangote Petrochemicals Listing To Boost Nigeria’s Stock Market’

Chairman of Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, has stated that the upcoming listing of Dangote Petrochemicals on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) will strengthen the country’s stock market. The listing is anticipated to attract investment, increase market capitalisation, and enhance the overall performance of the NGX. By bringing one of Africa’s largest petrochemical companies […]

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8 d. ago Robust Capital Market Crucial For Nigeria’s Economic Prosperity – NGX Chairman

Chairman,  Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr Umaru Kwairanga, says the Nigerian Capital Market has experienced exponential growth since he assumed office in 2022. He reiterated the group’s commitment to deepening Nigeria’s capital market in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of growing the nation’s GDP to one trillion dollars by 2030. In a statement issued in […]

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9 d. ago Equity transactions: Market operators laud SEC’s Nov deadline for T+2 settlement cycle

Says it’ll reposition Nigeria’s capital market By Chinwendu Obienyi and Chukwuma Umeorah Market operators in Nigeria have expressed  support for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to transition the equities market to a T+2 settlement cycle, effective November 28, 2025. This move, they said, is seen as a significant step toward enhancing market efficiency […] The post Equity transactions: Market operators laud SEC’s Nov deadline for T+2 settlement cycle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Traders’ agony: Used items sellers in Abuja suburb struggle under choking govt policies

From Sola Ojo, Abuja In the heart of Nyanya Market, Abuja Municipal Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, traders in second-hand clothes and bags known in local pallance as ‘okrika’ are fighting a quiet but desperate battle against forces far beyond their stalls: the soaring foreign exchange rate and crippling import duties.     In […] The post Traders’ agony: Used items sellers in Abuja suburb struggle under choking govt policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Wema Bank Wins ‘Commercial Bank Of The Year’ At 2025 NCMC Awards

Wema Bank has been announced as the winner of the ‘Commercial Bank of the Year’ at the 2025 Nairametrics Capital Market Choice (NCMC) Awards. The announcement was made at the awards gala held in Lagos, where standout performers across Nigeria’s capital markets were celebrated. The Nairametrics Capital Market Choice (NCMC) awards is a data-driven platform […]

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1 week ago Oil and gas drives market surge as investors gain N1.90trn on NASD

Tribune Online Oil and gas drives market surge as investors gain N1.90trn on NASD Investors earned N1.90 trillion on NASD OTC Exchange last week as NASD All-Share Index and market capitalisation rose by 1.86 per cent to close at 3,248.00 valued at Oil and gas drives market surge as investors gain N1.90trn on NASD Tribune Online

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1 week ago Slow judicial process threatens effective implementation of ISA 2025

By Chukwuma Umeorah Although experts hail the the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 as it promises to transform Nigeria’s capital market, its success hinges on overcoming a significant hurdle, the sluggishness of the nation’s judicial system, which threatens to stall its full implementation and enforcement. This concern was at the forefront of discussions during […] The post Slow judicial process threatens effective implementation of ISA 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CSCS propels Nigerian capital market with innovative solutions

In this insightful conversation, Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Managing Director and CEO of Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), reflects on his read more CSCS propels Nigerian capital market with innovative solutions

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2 w. ago SEC warns against investing in Silverkuun, other unregistered schemes

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in unregistered investment schemes, specifically naming Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society and Silverkuun Limited as entities operating illegally in the Nigerian capital market. In a circular released in Abuja on Wednesday, May 28, the Commission stated that it had received […] The post SEC warns against investing in Silverkuun, other unregistered schemes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dangote Cement Wins ‘Dividend Paying Company Of The Year Award’

Dangote Cement Plc has been named the Dividend Paying Company of the Year at the inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards. The event held in Lagos, with the theme, “Capital Market as a Catalyst for Nigerian Economic Transformation,” celebrated companies making significant contributions to the country’s economic progress. Dangote Cement was awarded the Dividend Paying […]

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2 w. ago Explosive Momentum: 4 Top Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today (May 25th) Set to Redefine the Market in 2025

Tribune Online Explosive Momentum: 4 Top Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today (May 25th) Set to Redefine the Market in 2025 Recent regulatory breakthroughs and rising institutional engagement have injected fresh vitality into the cryptocurrency markets. This surge has intensified the hunt for the top cryptocurrencies to buy today (May 25th), with Qubetics standing out as a promising project poised to capitalize on these shifting dynamics. Market watchers are eyeing coins like Qubetics that combine innovation […] Explosive Momentum: 4 Top Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today (May 25th) Set to Redefine the Market in 2025 Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Listed companies declared N1.1trn dividends to shareholders in 2024

Tribune Online Listed companies declared N1.1trn dividends to shareholders in 2024 Improved confidence in Nigeria’s capital market has continued to surge, manifesting in huge investor returns with listed companies declaring dividends totaling N1.1 trillion to shareholders in 2024. Corroborating the sterling performance of the Nigerian capital market, which reflects its health status, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director-General, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said out of the […] Listed companies declared N1.1trn dividends to shareholders in 2024 Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Cardoso, CBN shine at Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards

Tribune Online Cardoso, CBN shine at Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has been conferred an Honorary Award at the ... Cardoso, CBN shine at Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Uwaleke Receives Nairametrics Award For Contributions To Capital Market

Nigeria’s first Professor of Capital Market Studies, Uche Uwaleke, is set to receive an Honorary Award at the inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to capital market development and academic excellence. The event, organised by Nairametrics Financial Advocates Limited, will be held on May 23, 2025, at The Banquet […]

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3 w. ago Father Of Slain Oyo WASSCE Student Explains Why He Didn’t Stop For Traffic Officers

Odunayo Alade, the father of the slain WASSCE candidate Kehinde Alade, who was killed on Tuesday by stray bullet shot by a police officer at Gbagi Market Road in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, has explained that he disobeyed directive of law enforcement agents to stop because his late son was running late for his examination. […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s SEC says companies raise N446bn through capital market in 4 months

…Unveils ISA 2025, new SEC website Nigerian companies actively tapped into the capital market in early 2025, raising approximately N446 read more Nigeria’s SEC says companies raise N446bn through capital market in 4 months

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