13 h. ago Gov Otu Pledges To Make Cross River Nigeria’s Coffee Capital

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has promised to make the state Nigeria’s coffee capital to emerge as a major player in the global coffee market. Governor Otu made the pledge during the launch of 30 million coffee seedlings project at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, on Tuesday. Otu stated […]

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16 h. ago NGX, BOI empower SMEs with skills to access funding through capital market

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) organised an interactive workshop to empower small and medium-sized enterprises read more NGX, BOI empower SMEs with skills to access funding through capital market

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37 h. ago Shettima, Agama, others urge judiciary to foster confidence in capital market

Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka Anite, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange read more Shettima, Agama, others urge judiciary to foster confidence in capital market

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38 h. ago Shettima, CJN urge judiciary to strengthen investor confidence in capital market

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the judiciary to play a more strategic role in building investor confidence and repositioning Nigeria’s capital market through effective and timely dispute resolution. Shettima, who was represented by Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Dr. Tope Fasua, gave the charge on Monday, at […] The post Shettima, CJN urge judiciary to strengthen investor confidence in capital market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago FG commits to strengthening capital market for prosperous future

Tribune Online FG commits to strengthening capital market for prosperous future The Federal Government has declared that repositioning the Nigerian capital market is not merely an economic aspiration but a national imperative. FG commits to strengthening capital market for prosperous future Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Dignitaries at the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace – Radio Nigeria – New Market Road in Gwagwalada Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Friday

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5 d. ago SEC DG calls for inclusive capital market at United Capital investment forum

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has reiterated his commitment to expanding Nigeria’s capital market to reach the excluded population, particularly those in the informal sector. Speaking at the second edition of the United Capital Asset Management Investment Forum held in Lagos, Agama said, “We must […] The post SEC DG calls for inclusive capital market at United Capital investment forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Equities Extend Losing Streak As Capitalization Drops By N150bn

The Nigerian equities market yesterday extended its bearish streak for the fourth consecutive session, as investors’ investments lost N150 billion. The All Share Index (ASI) lost by 237.34 points, representing a loss of 0.20 per cent to close at 119,741.23 points. Also, market capitalisation lost N150 billion to close at N75.801 trillion. The overall downturn […]

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7 d. ago Seplat Energy Drives Media Entrepreneurship, Empowers 50 Journalists

Seplat Energy Plc, has trained 50 journalists covering the Capital Market, Judiciary, Finance and Business on Media Entrepreneurship. The training, which was organised by the Company in conjunction with ELOH Consulting Limited, brought together 50 journalists covering Capital Market, Judiciary, Finance and Business across print, online and electronic media platforms. The programme equipped participants with […]

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: 1 Killed, Others Injured As Truck Rams Into Taraba Market

At least one person was killed and several other other persons were injured as a truck loaded with sharp sand missed his way and rammed into a busy Mile 6 Market in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, on Friday. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred after one of the truck’s tyres reportedly burst while it was moving […]

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1 week ago Stocks Sustain Gains, Rise By N1.185trn As ASI Crosses 120,000 Points

The Nigerian stock market sustained its upward momentum on Wednesday, , with the All-Share Index (ASI) crossing the significant 120,000-point mark for the first time. This is as the market capitalisation gained  about N1.185 trillion, driven by strong performances from key stocks including Dangote Sugar, Lafarge, and International Breweries. Investors’ interest in stocks like Oando, […]

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2 w. ago SEC’s tenure limit triggers succession fears among CEOs, directors

Many chief executive officers (CEOs), directors of public companies and capital market operators (CMOs) are worried by the Securities and read more SEC’s tenure limit triggers succession fears among CEOs, directors

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2 w. ago Criminals infiltrate Yelwata IDP camp, 50 fake IDPs arrested –Kunde

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management in Benue State, Aondowase Kunde, yesterday disclosed that criminals had infiltrated the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp opened for victims of Yelwata attack. The camp is located at the Ultra International Market located along George Akume Way in Makurdi, the state capital. Kunde […] The post Criminals infiltrate Yelwata IDP camp, 50 fake IDPs arrested –Kunde appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SEC Bans Independent Directors From Becoming Executive Directors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has prohibited Independent Directors from transitioning into Executive Director role within the same company or group. In a circular to public companies and capital market operators titled “Circular to All Public Companies and Capital Market Operators on the Transmutation of Independent Non-Executive Directors and Tenure of Directors,” the Commission […]

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3 w. ago CBN’s Dividend Suspension Threatens Banks’ Capital Raising Drive – Market Operators

Nigeria’s tier 1 banks are expected to suspend dividend payout over the next three years following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) latest directive for them to rebuild capital buffers and resolve regulatory forbearance exposures. The directive could see dividend payouts suspension is expected to persist until 2028 for several institutions, dampening investor sentiment and […]

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3 w. ago NGX Group, SEC Strengthen Global Partnerships To Deepen Nigeria

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have pursued capital market diplomacy to foster cross-border capital market partnerships. The NGX  said, “their current engagements in China reflect a broader drive to strengthen Nigeria’s connectivity to global financial markets and attract new investment flows. This commitment was demonstrated at the […]

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3 w. ago SEC seeks recovery of N242bn unclaimed dividends with new enforcement push

By Chukwuma Umeorah As of June 2025, unclaimed dividends in Nigeria’s capital market totalled N242 billion, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite technological advances and regulatory reforms including the e-Dividend mandate system, these funds continue to lie dormant, eluding their rightful owners. The figure has grown steadily over the years, […] The post SEC seeks recovery of N242bn unclaimed dividends with new enforcement push appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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 w. 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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