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Nigeria’s capital market holds over N120b idle investment capital — SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission has reported that N120.88 billion in registered private equity and infrastructure investment funds remains undeployed in Nigeria’s capital market as of the fourth quarter of 2024. According to the Registered Private Equity and Infrastructure Committed Capital and Draw Down Position report, total committed capital across both sectors stood at N409.06 […]

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SEC fines Stanbic IBTC N50.1m over GTCO share offer breach

The Securities and Exchange Commission has fined Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited N50.145 million for regulatory breaches related to Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc’s public share offer. Stanbic IBTC disclosed in its half-year 2025 financial results that the penalty arose from its role as Lead Issuing House for the GTCO offer. Earlier reports from another media […]

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SEC raises alarm over rising wave of AI-driven scams

The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned of a surge in Artificial Intelligence driven scams. The regulator noted that fraudsters are using AI to generate manipulated videos of politicians, celebrities, and media personalities, which are being circulated through Facebook ads, Instagram reels, and Telegram groups. In a statement on Sunday, SEC said the videos are […]

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Nigeria to customize global sustainability framework – SEC DG

The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama, says Nigeria will adopt a customized approach to the international sustainability framework instead of applying a “copy-and-paste” model. He made the remark at an investors’ roundtable on the International Sustainability Standards Board over the weekend. The DG said the SEC is weighing a phased […]

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Nigeria can unlock $500bn via commodities reform – SEC DG

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama, says Nigeria could unlock up to $500 billion in untapped agricultural and mineral assets by formalising its commodities and warehouse receipt systems. Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers’ national workshop in Abuja on Tuesday, Agama said such formalisation would convert these assets into tradeable securities—diversifying […]

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SEC probes 79 suspected ponzi schemes nationwide

The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched investigations into 79 suspected Ponzi schemes operating across the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the commission said details of the findings will be made public upon the conclusion of the investigations. “The commission is currently investigating 79 schemes and will make a statement on its findings […]

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SEC orders probe, debt restatement at Ikeja Hotel

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a series of directives to Ikeja Hotel Plc and its investee companies following the conclusion of a forensic audit into the company’s operations and longstanding shareholder disputes. In a regulatory filing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, the company secretary, Olubunmi Tadema, disclosed that the SEC’s directives […]

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CBEX: Beware of fraudulent ponzi schemes, again SEC warns Nigerians

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a new warning to the Nigerian investing public, advising caution against fraudulent investment schemes such as Ponzi schemes and unregistered digital asset platforms. In its public notice on Thursday, the SEC highlighted the severe risks posed by illegal investment activities, including Ponzi schemes and unregistered digital asset platforms. […]

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SEC warns social media figures over unregistered investment schemes

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria has issued a warning to social media influencers and bloggers, cautioning them against promoting unregistered investment schemes. The warning was delivered by SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama in a notice released on Sunday. Agama stated that the commission is collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Nigeria […]

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SEC flags CBEX as unregistered digital exchange

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria has issued a strong warning against Crypto Bridge Exchange, stating that the platform is not registered or regulated to operate as a digital assets exchange in the country. In a circular released Thursday, the SEC revealed that CBEX, which also goes by names like ST Technologies International Ltd […]

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SEC warns public against Pro-Vest, other unregistered investment schemes

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a warning to the public regarding unregistered investment schemes, specifically highlighting Promiseland Estates Limited, Promiseland Building & Construction Limited, and UYJ Multitrade Limited. In a statement on Friday, the SEC stated that it had taken note of the activities of certain entities falsely claiming to be investment advisers […]