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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CryptocurrencyDigital EconomyFinance & ServicesInnovationNigeriaTechnology
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 …
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that Nigeria can unlock up to $500 billion in dormant agricultural and mineral assets if the country formalises the trading of commodities and …
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United Capital Hosts Investment Forum to Push Financial Literacy and Inclusive Wealth Building
United Capital Asset Management, a subsidiary of United Capital Plc, one of Africa’s leading investment banking and financial services groups, has held the second edition of its flagship Investment Forum. …
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SEC Wants Artificial Intelligence to Power Nigeria’s Capital Market Surveillance
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on Nigeria’s capital market operators and stakeholders to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven surveillance systems. The move is part of a wider strategy …
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EducationFinance & ServicesINVESTMENTMarketsNigeria
SEC Warns Nigerians Against Investing in Silverkuun, Labels Company Unregistered and Risky
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians, advising them to stay away from Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society and Silverkuun Limited, both of which the …
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Nigeria Hosts 2025 AMEDA Conference for the First Time, Focuses on Financial Market Development
In a landmark event for Nigeria’s financial sector, the country successfully hosted the 2025 Africa and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) Conference for the first time in history. The two-day …
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SEC: Listed Firms Paid N1.1 Trillion Dividends in 2024 as Market Activity Rises
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed that companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange paid a total of ₦1.1 trillion in dividends to shareholders in 2024, with ₦1.0 trillion …
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Finance Minister Wale Edun Launches New SEC Website to Boost Capital Market Transparency and Participation
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has officially launched a redesigned website for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a major step in …