11 h. ago SEC, NAICOM strengthen support for insurance industry recapitalisation drive

Tribune Online SEC, NAICOM strengthen support for insurance industry recapitalisation drive The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have stepped up efforts to support the ongoing recapitalisation of Nigeria’s insurance industry, offering regulatory concessions and unveiling new guidelines to enhance growth, innovation, and compliance. Speaking after the Insurers’ Committee meeting in Lagos, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Chairman of the Communication and Stakeholders […] SEC, NAICOM strengthen support for insurance industry recapitalisation drive Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Afreximbank challenges African banks, financial institutions on capital, cohesive market

Tribune Online Afreximbank challenges African banks, financial institutions on capital, cohesive market THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called on African banks, insurers, and financial institutions to rally behind citizens with viable, bankable ideas while working collectively to create a more cohesive continental market that nurtures innovation and entrepreneurship. Delivering a keynote at the official opening of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 in Algiers on Thursday, […] Afreximbank challenges African banks, financial institutions on capital, cohesive market Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Cowrywise Financial Technology Ltd, through CFTL Digital Services Ltd, partners with Meristem to lower the barrier to entry into the Nigerian capital market

Cowrywise, Nigeria’s leading investment tech business, along with its sister company, CFTL Digital (a digital sub-broker, licensed to carry out read more Cowrywise Financial Technology Ltd, through CFTL Digital Services Ltd, partners with Meristem to lower the barrier to entry into the Nigerian capital market

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7 d. ago FX Stability, Capital Inflows Drive N26trn Gain In Stock Market

Analysts on the Nigerian capital market have attributed the equities performance of N26.01 trillion gain in eight months to various factors, including foreign exchange stability, recovery of companies from FX losses, stronger market liquidity, and increased capital inflows. They also cited the dominance of domestic investors, increased portfolio investments, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation […]

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1 week ago Capital Market Stakeholders Back Tinubu’s Reforms, Urge Companies To List On NGX

The Nigerian capital market stakeholders supported the federal government’s reforms and encouraged more companies to list on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). They cited the potential of the capital market to transform businesses and democratize wealth. A delegation of Nigerian capital market stakeholders, including Nonso Okpala, the group managing director of VFD Group Plc, met with […]

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1 week ago Positioning Nigeria as Africa’s premier investment destination

When President Bola Tinubu hosted the Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Board of NGX Group read more Positioning Nigeria as Africa’s premier investment destination

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1 week ago Bulls Lose Steam As Equities Market Dips By N325bn Amid Profit Booking

The Nigerian equities market yesterday experienced a downturn by N325 billion loss amid profit booking. The All Share Index (ASI) lost 512.60 points, representing a decline of 0.36 per cent to close at 141,248.76 points. Also, market capitalisation lost N325 billion to close at N 89.372 trillion. The downturn was impacted by losses recorded in […]

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1 week ago Tinubu Promises Continued Support For Capital Market Reforms, Expansion

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to supporting ongoing reforms and expansion efforts in Nigeria’s capital market, emphasising the sector’s critical role in driving economic growth and broadening investment opportunities. President Tinubu, who spoke on Tuesday during his state visit to Brazil, when he received the director general of the Securities and Exchange […]

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1 week ago Tinubu applauds capital market growth, meets NGX Board, SEC Chief in Brazil

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Brasília, Brazil President Bola Tinubu has praised the performance of Nigeria’s capital market, describing its rapid expansion over the past two years as a reflection of growing investor confidence in his administration’s reforms. Speaking in Brazil on Tuesday, August 26, during his state visit, the President held discussions with the Director-General of […] The post Tinubu applauds capital market growth, meets NGX Board, SEC Chief in Brazil appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NGX Group CEO projects capital market as catalyst for Nigeria

Tribune Online NGX Group CEO projects capital market as catalyst for Nigeria-Brazil growth The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Temi Popoola, has positioned capital markets as a critical lever for unlocking inclusive growth in Nigeria–Brazil relations, underscoring the role of exchanges in connecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to financing and cross-border opportunities. Speaking at a high-level business session during President Bola […] NGX Group CEO projects capital market as catalyst for Nigeria-Brazil growth Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Accountability, transparency key to restoring investor confidence — SEC DG

Tribune Online Accountability, transparency key to restoring investor confidence — SEC DG The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has underscored the role of accountability and transparency as critical drivers of investor confidence in Nigeria’s capital market. Dr. Agama made this known while delivering a goodwill message at a stakeholder engagement on internal control over financial reporting in the public sector, held […] Accountability, transparency key to restoring investor confidence — SEC DG Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Mob Attack: Kwara Gov’t Vows To Bring Perpetrators To Justice

The Kwara State government said it was working with law enforcement agencies to bring the killers of a woman, Khadijah, who was mistaken for a kidnapper in the State, to book. LEADERSHIP reports that a mob had on Thursday at Ipata Market area of Ilorin, the state capital, beat a woman later identified by the […]

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2 w. ago AfCFTA to banks: Drive payments, unlock capital to power Africa’s borderless trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has challenged banks across the continent to step up as vital enablers of Africa’s borderless trade, by driving seamless cross-border payments, risk management and unlocking capital flows that will power the continent’s single market dream. The Secretary General, Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene,  […] The post AfCFTA to banks: Drive payments, unlock capital to power Africa’s borderless trade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UK applauds Tinubu’s economic reforms, pledges stronger trade ties with Nigeria

Tribune Online UK applauds Tinubu’s economic reforms, pledges stronger trade ties with Nigeria The United Kingdom has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic and trade reforms, describing them as UK applauds Tinubu’s economic reforms, pledges stronger trade ties with Nigeria Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola

By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to replicate the success of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport across Nigeria’s maritime sector, citing it as a model for transformative growth and development. Speaking at the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping Breakfast Meeting in Lagos on Tuesday, August 19, […] The post FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s economic reforms will unveil new opportunities – UK High Commissioner

Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has applauded the ongoing economic reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu, saying read more Tinubu’s economic reforms will unveil new opportunities – UK High Commissioner

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3 w. ago NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other designate Board members and members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, as a major step towards accelerating […] The post NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NGX: Week opens positive, investors gain N79.6bn on renewed buying interest

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) began the week in positive territory as renewed investor interest lifted the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) by 0.09 per cent to close at 145,880.77 points on Monday, pushing the year-to-date (YtD) gain to 41.73 per cent. The market capitalisation rose by N79.6 billion to N92.29 trillion. The upbeat performance was […] The post NGX: Week opens positive, investors gain N79.6bn on renewed buying interest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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