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SEC stresses accountability, transparency to boost investor confidence

Peter AnayoAugust 25, 2025

by Peter AnayoAugust 25, 20250624

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has emphasised that accountability and transparency are critical tools for strengthening investors’ confidence in Nigeria’s capital market. Dr Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of the SEC, stated that investors’ confidence was closely tied to how accountable and transparent financial institutions and market operators were. In......

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Nigerian listed companies paid N1.1trn dividends in 2024 – SEC

Peter AnayoMay 26, 2025

by Peter AnayoMay 26, 20250886

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says listed companies on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) declared N1.1 trillion in dividends to shareholders in 2024. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Agama said that N1 trillion had already been paid......

Ponzi scheme operators risk 10-year jail, N20m fine –SEC

Peter AnayoApril 2, 2025

by Peter AnayoApril 2, 20250685

Promoters and operators of entities engaged in a prohibited scheme are liable to a penalty of not less than N20 million or imprisonment to a term of 10 years or both. The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, said it is one of the provisions......

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Green bond cements role of capital market, in supporting low-carbon economy- SEC

Peter AnayoDecember 18, 2024

by Peter AnayoDecember 18, 20240661

COMFORT EKELEME, Business Editor The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the issuance of green bonds has further cemented the role of the capital market in supporting Nigeria’s transition to a low-carbon economy, addressing both infrastructure and environmental sustainability. Director General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi......

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Banks, other institutions raise N2.7trillion via rights, public issuance –SEC

Peter AnayoNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

by Peter AnayoNovember 26, 2024November 26, 202401748

. As Nigeria’s 3.46% GDP growth in Q3 excites Tinubu .President assures of greater economic output The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says more than N2.7trn has been raised in the capital market by banks and other companies. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this at......

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Ponzi schemes, SEC promises to take action

Peter AnayoNovember 25, 2024

by Peter AnayoNovember 25, 20240791

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Ponzi schemes in the country’s market are continuously growing on a daily basis. Dr Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of SEC said this at an engagement with newsmen in Abuja on Monday. Agama who appealed to journalists to help the Commission with information on......