capital market Nigeria
FG secures strong N136bn boost with medium-term bond allotment
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has successfully raised ₦136 billion through its latest bond auction, underscoring continued investor appetite for medium-term debt instruments despite high borrowing costs in the domestic market. According to the Debt Management Office (DMO), the auction, which took place on August 25, 2025, featured the issuance of a new five-year […]
Shareholders Reject CBN Move on Unclaimed Dividends
Shareholders across Nigeria have voiced strong opposition to a legislative move mandating the transfer of unclaimed dividends from company registrars to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), describing the action as unconstitutional and an outright violation of investor rights. The Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN), one of the country’s foremost shareholder advocacy groups, issued […]
SEC Urges Nigerians to Harness Demographic Dividend for Economic Growth
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on Nigerians to harness the country’s burgeoning youthful population to unlock the nation’s full economic potential and bridge persistent inequalities. This charge was delivered by the Director-General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, during the United Capital Asset Management Investment Forum held on Wednesday in Lagos. Emphasising […]