Securities Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/market-news/fixed-income/equities-moneymarket-bonds-funds/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:42:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Securities Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/market-news/fixed-income/equities-moneymarket-bonds-funds/ 32 32 201037849 Consumer Protection: SEC Nigeria gets tough with influencers/celebrities https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/19/consumer-protection-sec-nigeria-gets-tough-with-influencers-celebrities/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/19/consumer-protection-sec-nigeria-gets-tough-with-influencers-celebrities/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:42:06 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=513623 Influencers and celebrities have been cautioned by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) not to support or advertise unregistered financial products. SEC Director-General (DG) Emomotimi Agama spoke out against influencers endorsing unregistered digital asset platforms and meme coins. Agama cited the Investments and Securities Act 2025, which President Bola Tinubu recently signed. The act outlined […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/19/consumer-protection-sec-nigeria-gets-tough-with-influencers-celebrities/feed/ 0 513623 ISA 2025: Nigeria formally recognizes cryptocurrency as securities in new SEC Act 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/04/isa-2025-nigeria-formally-recognizes-cryptocurrency-as-securities-in-new-sec-act-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/04/isa-2025-nigeria-formally-recognizes-cryptocurrency-as-securities-in-new-sec-act-2025/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:01:21 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=512599 Nigeria has formally recognized cryptocurrency and other virtual assets as securities for the first time.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/04/isa-2025-nigeria-formally-recognizes-cryptocurrency-as-securities-in-new-sec-act-2025/feed/ 0 512599 Reduce regulatory charge to bolster Nigeria’s capital market growth, ex CIBN president tells SEC  https://nairametrics.com/2025/03/30/reduce-regulatory-charge-to-bolster-nigerias-capital-market-growth-ex-cibn-president-tells-sec/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/03/30/reduce-regulatory-charge-to-bolster-nigerias-capital-market-growth-ex-cibn-president-tells-sec/#respond Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:46:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=512301 Former president of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Okechukwu Unegbu, has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reduce the financial burden on Capital Market Operators (CMOs). Highlighting the growing challenges in Nigeria’s financial sector, Unegbu stressed that excessive charges are forcing many CMOs to shut down, ultimately impacting the […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/03/30/reduce-regulatory-charge-to-bolster-nigerias-capital-market-growth-ex-cibn-president-tells-sec/feed/ 0 512301 Risevest operating illegally, Nigerians at risk of fraud, SEC insists  https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/28/risevest-operating-illegally-nigerians-at-risk-of-fraud-sec-insists/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/28/risevest-operating-illegally-nigerians-at-risk-of-fraud-sec-insists/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:56:30 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=507597 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians against engaging with Risevest Technologies Limited, a firm that presents itself as a Digital Dollar/Fund Manager in the Nigerian capital market. In a public notice released by the Commission on Tuesday, SEC declared that Risevest is not registered to operate in any […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/28/risevest-operating-illegally-nigerians-at-risk-of-fraud-sec-insists/feed/ 0 507597 FMDQ Exchange suspends security admission services in the Nigerian commercial paper market  https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/02/fmdq-exchange-suspends-security-admission-services-in-the-nigerian-commercial-paper-market/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/02/fmdq-exchange-suspends-security-admission-services-in-the-nigerian-commercial-paper-market/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:10:24 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=505796 FMDQ Exchange temporarily suspended security admission Services in the Nigerian Commercial paper Market following new rules by the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/02/fmdq-exchange-suspends-security-admission-services-in-the-nigerian-commercial-paper-market/feed/ 0 505796 Nigeria’s SEC to penalize quoted companies that fail to publish financial results on websites    https://nairametrics.com/2024/12/18/nigerias-sec-to-penalize-quoted-companies-that-fail-to-publish-financial-results-on-websites/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/12/18/nigerias-sec-to-penalize-quoted-companies-that-fail-to-publish-financial-results-on-websites/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:20:29 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=504850 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning to all quoted companies in Nigeria regarding the simultaneous publication of periodic financial returns on their websites. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/12/18/nigerias-sec-to-penalize-quoted-companies-that-fail-to-publish-financial-results-on-websites/feed/ 0 504850 Top 10 performing stockbrokers in Nigeria by value of transactions in Q3 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/11/28/top-10-performing-stockbrokers-in-nigeria-by-value-of-transactions-in-q3-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/11/28/top-10-performing-stockbrokers-in-nigeria-by-value-of-transactions-in-q3-2024/#respond Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:45:46 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=503400 On September 30, 2024, the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) released a report showcasing the top-performing stockbrokers in Nigeria for the third quarter of 2024, ranking them based on both the volume and value of trades executed on their platforms. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/11/28/top-10-performing-stockbrokers-in-nigeria-by-value-of-transactions-in-q3-2024/feed/ 0 503400 Investors prefer longer-term government securities amid inflation concerns – CBN   https://nairametrics.com/2024/11/06/investors-prefer-longer-term-government-securities-amid-inflation-concerns-cbn/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/11/06/investors-prefer-longer-term-government-securities-amid-inflation-concerns-cbn/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:31:06 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=501759 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a noticeable increase in investor demand for longer-tenured government securities.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/11/06/investors-prefer-longer-term-government-securities-amid-inflation-concerns-cbn/feed/ 0 501759 Explainer: What you need to know about Nigeria’s Domestic US Dollar Bond https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/27/explainer-what-you-need-to-know-about-nigerias-domestic-us-dollar-bond/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/27/explainer-what-you-need-to-know-about-nigerias-domestic-us-dollar-bond/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:15:17 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=496685 This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of what the bond entails, its purpose, and how investors can participate.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/27/explainer-what-you-need-to-know-about-nigerias-domestic-us-dollar-bond/feed/ 0 496685 Investment tribunal has resolved over 480 capital market disputes worth N868 billion – Amos Azi  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/12/investment-tribunal-has-resolved-over-480-capital-market-disputes-worth-n868-billion-amos-azi/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/12/investment-tribunal-has-resolved-over-480-capital-market-disputes-worth-n868-billion-amos-azi/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:19:21 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493135 Chairman of the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST), Mr. Amos Azi has disclosed that the tribunal has so far given judgment on over 480 capital market disputes worth over N868 billion. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/12/investment-tribunal-has-resolved-over-480-capital-market-disputes-worth-n868-billion-amos-azi/feed/ 0 493135 Digital capital market will drive $1 trillion economy target, resolve unclaimed dividends in Nigeria7- SEC   https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/26/digital-capital-market-will-drive-1-trillion-economy-target-resolve-unclaimed-dividends-in-nigeria7-sec/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/26/digital-capital-market-will-drive-1-trillion-economy-target-resolve-unclaimed-dividends-in-nigeria7-sec/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:42:47 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=492068 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the digitisation of the capital market will be instrumental in establishing new standards for capital raising in Nigeria. According to the SEC, this initiative is expected to significantly contribute to the current administration’s goal of achieving a US$1 trillion economy. The Director-General of SEC, Dr. Emomotimi […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/26/digital-capital-market-will-drive-1-trillion-economy-target-resolve-unclaimed-dividends-in-nigeria7-sec/feed/ 0 492068 Recapitalization: Rights Issue will shield banks from hostile takeovers – Onukwe  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/19/recapitalization-rights-issue-will-shield-banks-from-hostile-takeovers-onukwe/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/19/recapitalization-rights-issue-will-shield-banks-from-hostile-takeovers-onukwe/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:52:19 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491490 Mr. Sam Onukwue is the Chairman of the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS). 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/19/recapitalization-rights-issue-will-shield-banks-from-hostile-takeovers-onukwe/feed/ 0 491490 CBN raises N638.98 billion in latest treasury bill auction, yield surge to 26% https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/cbn-raises-n638-98-billion-in-latest-treasury-bill-auction-yield-surge-to-26/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/cbn-raises-n638-98-billion-in-latest-treasury-bill-auction-yield-surge-to-26/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 22:13:56 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489679 Investors demonstrated robust demand for Nigerian treasury bills, offering over N1.59 trillion across three tenors during the Nigerian treasury bill (NTB) auction held on May 22, 2024. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/cbn-raises-n638-98-billion-in-latest-treasury-bill-auction-yield-surge-to-26/feed/ 0 489679 Forex Crisis: SEC, EFCC target virtual manipulators in new collaboration  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/15/forex-crisis-sec-efcc-target-virtual-manipulators-in-new-collaboration/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/15/forex-crisis-sec-efcc-target-virtual-manipulators-in-new-collaboration/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 05:52:38 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488969 The two agencies are to strengthen the existing Memorandum of Understanding they have and ensure it is more effective in dealing with current issues.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/15/forex-crisis-sec-efcc-target-virtual-manipulators-in-new-collaboration/feed/ 0 488969 New SEC rules for private companies’ caps maximum capital raise at N15 billion https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/10/sec-issues-new-rules-on-issuance-allotment-of-private-companies-securities/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/10/sec-issues-new-rules-on-issuance-allotment-of-private-companies-securities/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 05:15:17 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488493  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced new rules on issuance and allotment of private companies’ securities  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/10/sec-issues-new-rules-on-issuance-allotment-of-private-companies-securities/feed/ 0 488493 Recapitlisation: SEC to issue guidelines to facilitate capital raising https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/20/recapitlisation-sec-to-issue-guidelines-to-facilitate-capital-raising/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/20/recapitlisation-sec-to-issue-guidelines-to-facilitate-capital-raising/#respond Sat, 20 Apr 2024 08:39:23 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=486334 The SEC is partnering with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other relevant agencies to ensure a smooth process.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/20/recapitlisation-sec-to-issue-guidelines-to-facilitate-capital-raising/feed/ 0 486334 Over subscription of FGN securities having a positive effect on exchange rate – ABCON https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/25/over-subscription-of-fgn-securities-having-a-positive-effect-on-exchange-rate-abcon/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/25/over-subscription-of-fgn-securities-having-a-positive-effect-on-exchange-rate-abcon/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:25:08 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=483880 The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has stated that the oversubscription of recent FGN securities is having a positive effect on the naira exchange rate to the USD.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/25/over-subscription-of-fgn-securities-having-a-positive-effect-on-exchange-rate-abcon/feed/ 0 483880 SEC plans investor clinics in 2024 to reduce N190 billion unclaimed dividends  https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/07/sec-plans-investor-clinics-in-2024-to-reduce-n190-billion-unclaimed-dividends/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/07/sec-plans-investor-clinics-in-2024-to-reduce-n190-billion-unclaimed-dividends/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:46:35 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=482011 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to conduct a series of investor clinics across various the country in 2024.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/07/sec-plans-investor-clinics-in-2024-to-reduce-n190-billion-unclaimed-dividends/feed/ 0 482011 SEC to introduce new anti-money laundering for digital asset operators https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/07/sec-to-introduce-new-anti-money-laundering-for-digital-asset-operators/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/07/sec-to-introduce-new-anti-money-laundering-for-digital-asset-operators/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:58:34 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=481960 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the development of new guidelines aimed at enhancing the licensing, registration, and screening processes for digital and virtual asset service providers (VASPs).

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/07/sec-to-introduce-new-anti-money-laundering-for-digital-asset-operators/feed/ 0 481960 Money Supply: CBN sells N1 trillion OMO Bills at record high 21.5% https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/02/money-supply-cbn-sells-n1-trillion-omo-bills-at-record-high-21-5/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/02/money-supply-cbn-sells-n1-trillion-omo-bills-at-record-high-21-5/#respond Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:12:12 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=481469 The Central Bank of Nigeria has intensified its efforts to manage the money supply by conducting Open Market Operations (OMO) auctions, through which it sold N1.06 trillion in bills.

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