The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed growing concern over the rising preference of Nigerians for cryptocurrency trading instead of investing in the country’s traditional capital market. The Director-General …
Emomotimi Agama
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NGX Gains N479bn as Investors Cheer Economic Reforms, Blue-Chip Stocks Lead Rally
Nigeria’s equities market continued its bullish momentum on Thursday, gaining N479 billion in market capitalisation as investor confidence strengthened on the back of ongoing economic reforms and improving macroeconomic indicators. …
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BusinessCapital MarketEconomyFinanceRegulationSustainability
SEC DG Urges Nigerian Capital Market to Embrace Sustainability in Investment and Governance
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said that the global movement towards sustainable finance is reshaping investment choices, corporate governance and risk management …
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FG to List 1,000 SMEs on Capital Market to Boost Growth and Job Creation
The Federal Government has announced plans to list at least 1,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on the Nigerian capital market as part of efforts to expand access to long-term …
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SEC Backs Islamic Finance as Key to Investment Growth and Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified Islamic finance as a major driver of investment growth and a vital tool for promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria and across Africa. …
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Capital MarketEconomyFinanceNigeriaRegulationSustainability
SEC to Adopt Global Sustainability Disclosure Standards for Nigerian Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to adopt the global sustainability disclosure standards developed by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The move is expected to …
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NAICOM, SEC Strengthen Partnership to Drive Insurance Industry Recapitalisation
The ongoing recapitalisation of Nigeria’s insurance industry received a major push on Tuesday as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pledged to work more …
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West Africa Lost $2.1 Billion to Crypto Crimes in 2024
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has raised alarm over rising cases of fraud linked to cryptocurrency and digital assets across West Africa, saying …
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SEC Raises Alarm over $2.1bn Suspicious Crypto Deals in West Africa
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has raised concern over the sharp rise in suspicious cryptocurrency-related transactions across West Africa. Speaking at the …
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SEC Declares Nigeria Open for Stablecoin Business
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially declared Nigeria open for stablecoin business, with a strong emphasis on compliance, regulation, and innovation. Speaking at the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit held …