10 h. ago Registrars urged to embrace innovation, efficiency to strengthen capital market

Oluseyi Owoturo, immediate past president of Council of the Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ICMR), has urged registrars to embrace read more Registrars urged to embrace innovation, efficiency to strengthen capital market

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14 h. ago Orekoya describes Pearl Awards as ‘Capital Market award based on empirical data’

Unveils nominees for 2025 Awards The Board of Governors of PEARL Awards Nigeria has unveiled nominees for the 2025 PEARL read more Orekoya describes Pearl Awards as ‘Capital Market award based on empirical data’

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17 h. ago Industrial, Oil & Gas Stocks Lead Rally As Equities Market Gains N7.25trn In October

The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish momentum for the seventh consecutive month, as the market gained N7.248 trillion in October, 2025. This performance was driven by strong demand for blue-chip stocks in the oil & gas, industrial, and consumer goods sectors amid impressive corporate earnings releases and improving macroeconomic outlook. The market capitalisation gained […]

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3 d. ago Equities Decline Continues As Investors’ Investments Shed N371bn

The Nigerian equities market remained under pressure for the fourth consecutive session, as risk-off sentiment and portfolio rebalancing drove further depreciation in asset valuations. The All Share Index (ASI) lost 584.32 points, representing a loss of 0.38 per cent to close at 153,676.66 points. Also, market capitalisation lost N371 billion to close at N97.543 trillion. […]

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5 d. ago House Of Reps. Grants Tinubu’s Request For $2.35bn External Loan

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a total of $2.347bn from the international capital market to part-finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debt Management, chaired by […] The post House Of Reps. Grants Tinubu’s Request For $2.35bn External Loan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Reps approve N1,844trn, $2.348bn new borrowing plan to finance budget deficit

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved President Bola Tinubu's request to implement New External Borrowing in the 2025 Appropriations Act, Refinance Maturing Eurobonds, and issue a Debut Sovereign Sukuk in the International Capital Market and approve recommendations therein.

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7 d. ago Reversing investor apathy will require bold, sustained reforms

Once the pride of Nigeria’s capital market and a reliable driver of government revenues and foreign exchange earnings, the country’s read more Reversing investor apathy will require bold, sustained reforms

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s crypto boom hits $50bn as capital market participation stays at 4% — SEC

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, has revealed that over $50 billion worth of cryptocurrency transactions passed through Nigeria between July 2023 and June 2024, highlighting a fast-evolving digital finance ecosystem that continues to outpace the traditional capital market in investor engagement. Speaking at the annual conference of the […]

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1 week ago Nigerian equities extend bullish run as market capitalisation nears N100trn

Nigerian equities market extended its bullish momentum on Thursday, driven by renewed investor interest in large-cap stocks and

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1 week ago Gold rises by 60% YTD as central banks globally shift reserves away from US dollar assets.

Gold has emerged as the world’s best-performing asset in 2025, soaring 60 percent year-to-date to a record high of $4,381 per ounce, as central banks across the globe shift reserves away from US dollar-denominated assets toward the precious metal. Proshare market Intelligence report notes that  while other nations are capitalising on the global gold boom,

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2 w. ago Central Securities Clearing System Confirms Readiness For T+2 Settlement Cycle

The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has confirmed its readiness to transition to a T+2 settlement cycle on November 28, 2025. This move is expected to enhance Nigeria’s capital market efficiency, reduce settlement risks, and align with international standards. Capital market stakeholders have expressed strong confidence in the market’s preparedness for this critical shift. […]

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2 w. ago Ethics, professionalism cornerstones of Nigeria’s capital market — SEC

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reiterated that professionalism and ethical conduct remain non-negotiable for stockbrokers and

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2 w. ago CHI Life commences full operation with new capital requirement

CHI Life Assurance Limited, a subsidiary of Consolidated Hallmark Holdings (CHH), has officially launched into the market, having capitalised with read more CHI Life commences full operation with new capital requirement

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2 w. ago SEC DG: Nigeria’s transition To T+2 Settlement Cycle’ll Reduce Risks

Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said that Nigeria’s transition to a T+2 settlement cycle in the capital market will significantly enhance market efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen investor confidence. He  made the statement at a trade associations roundtable on “Ensuring Stakeholder Readiness for T+2 Settlement” held in Abuja […]

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2 w. ago SEC harps on risk reduction as Nigeria moves to T+2 settlement cycle

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said that Nigeria’s transition to a T+2 settlement cycle in the capital market will significantly enhance market efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen investor confidence. Speaking at a Trade Associations Roundtable on “Ensuring Stakeholder Readiness for T+2 Settlement” held in Abuja on Wednesday, […]

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2 w. ago FXTM sees its academy breaking market entry barriers for retail investors

Nigeria’s capital market is seeing a surge in retail investors this year as confidence returns to Africa’s most populous nation. read more FXTM sees its academy breaking market entry barriers for retail investors

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3 w. ago Equities market extends bullish run as investors gain N307.99bn

Tribune Online Equities market extends bullish run as investors gain N307.99bn Similarly, market capitalization rose by N307.99 billion to settle at N92.80 trillion, reflecting sustained investor confidence in... Equities market extends bullish run as investors gain N307.99bn Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Frontier market’s highest gains tax puts Nigeria stocks at risk

Foreign investors may think twice before picking Nigeria over other frontier markets when its 30% capital gains tax, the highest read more Frontier market’s highest gains tax puts Nigeria stocks at risk

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