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Cryptocurrency: SEC to engage critical stakeholders on regulatory structure
As the recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) asking commercial banks to stop facilitating cryptocurrency transactions in Nigeria continues to generate controversy, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that it will continue to monitor developments in the digital asset space and further engage all critical stakeholders.
House of Reps, SEC endorses Lagos commodity exchange
The National Assembly and the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC have endorsed the commencement of the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange, LCFE, assuring the management of the Exchange and all stakeholders of speedy legislation that would enhance the commodities market and the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP.
SEC decries low participation of retail investors, moves to attract more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has intensified efforts to attract more retail investors into the nation’s capital market.
Nigerian government inaugurates 16 board members for PENCOM
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated 16 members of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) board to proffer innovative and feasible solutions to the challenges of pension administration in Nigeria.
SEC wants more government borrowing from capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission, (SEC) has advised the federal and state governments to leverage more on capital market debts to drive infrastructure.
SEC: Governments can unlock potentials by privatisation
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has stated that the Federal and State Governments have the capabilities to unlock enormous potentials through privatisation.
Capital market: Senate tasks stakeholders on economic recovery
To strengthen the confidence of investors in the capital market, the Senate on Wednesday tasked stakeholders on the need to revive the Nigerian economy.
Reps: Capital market can rescue Nigeria’s economy from collapse
The House of Representatives disclosed that a capital market is a viable option that should be utilized to rescue the Nigerian economy from collapse, especially with the impending downturn in the global economy.
SEC, NITDA partner on data protection
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has restated its preparedness to collaborate with the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, in a bid to foster safe conduct of transactions and usage of personal data in the Nigerian capital market.
SEC, NITDA to collaborate on data protection in capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has restated its preparedness to collaborate with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to foster safe conducts and usage of personal data in the Nigerian capital market.
New SEC chief Lamido Yuguda assumes office
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Lamido Yuguda, has stated that the capital market has a lot of potentials for growth and development of Nigeria post COVID-19 and beyond.
Mary Uduk hasn’t resigned as acting SEC chief – management
Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, on Sunday denied that it’s Acting Director General, Ms. Mary Uduk, has resigned from the Commission.
Capital market expert sets agenda for new SEC chief
Barring any last minute hitches, a substantive Director General will soon assume duty at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ending Ms Mary Uduk’s more than two years tenure in acting capacity.
Embattled SEC chief Mounir Gwarzo resigns
The embattled Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo, has resigned from office.
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm new SEC chief, others
The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Mr. Lamido Yuguda as the new Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Federal government charges new SEC board to sanitize capital market
The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the reconstituted Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), changing the new members to provide effective leadership in the capital market.
Federal government to inaugurate SEC board Monday
The Federal Government will on Monday inaugurate the board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to be chaired by Mr Olufemi Lijadu.
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