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 …
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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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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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BankingCapital MarketCorporate GovernanceDebt Management,FinanceINVESTMENT
Union Bank Completes N6.31bn Bond Redemption
Union Bank of Nigeria has successfully completed the full redemption of its Series 2 bond, paying both principal and coupon totalling N6.31 billion on September 3, 2025. The repayment marks …
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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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NASD Plc Returns to Profit with N212.5m in Q1 2025, Driven by Trading Growth and Product Innovation
Nigeria’s Over-The-Counter (OTC) securities exchange operator, NASD Plc, has reported a profit after tax of N212.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, marking a strong comeback from …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessNigeriaWestern Africa
Union Bank of Nigeria’s shares witnessed an increase after Titan Trust’s mandatory takeover offer
Union Bank Of Nigeria‘s shares witnessed an increase on Tuesday since June 14 as the market was awash with buy orders from investors following an announcement of a tender offer …