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April 16, 2025 No Responses

Africa’s Asset Recovery Forum Seeks Action against Stolen Assets

The African Asset Recovery Practitioners Forum, AARP, has charged African countries to join hands in forging a road map and actionable processes against resource theft and asset recovery on the continent. This charge was given at the ongoing inaugural meeting...

April 15, 2025 No Responses

CSCS Proposes N1.76 Dividend For 2024

Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has released its audited consolidated and separate financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, delivering double-digit growth in revenue and profitability.Total revenue increased by 37% to N26.1 bill...

April 13, 2025 No Responses

Seplat Energy Sustainability Commitments Are Largely Long-Term, Says COO

Seplat Energy Plc has restated its commitments to energy sustainability as it impacts people, environment and corporate governance, stressing that its focus is long-term with dividends accruable beyond today.The Chief Operating Officer, Seplat Energy, Mr. Sams...

April 11, 2025 No Responses

Digital Assets: Nigeria Predicts Exit From Grey List

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has predicted that the nation may exit the grey list soon with the inclusion of digital assets regulation in the recently signed Investments and Securities Act 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Director General of...

April 8, 2025 No Responses

Tinubu Mourns Business Icon, Pascal Dozie

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday extended his heartfelt condolences to the Dozie family, the business community, and all Nigerians on the passing of Chief (Dr.) Pascal Gabriel Dozie, an elder statesman, entrepreneur, and banker. He was 85.Chief Pascal D...

April 5, 2025 No Responses

United Capital Shareholders Get M14.4b Dividend For 2024

Shareholders of United Capital Plc has approved a total dividend payout of N14.4 billion for the 2024 financial year, representing 33% increase from the previous year. Speaking at the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Transcorp Hi...

March 27, 2025 No Responses

NNPCL Set For Initial Public Offer

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is at the final stage of getting listed in the capital market, in keeping with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.This was disclosed by the Company’s Chief Finance and...

March 24, 2025 No Responses

SEC Nigeria To Clampdown On Unfit Market Operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure only fit and proper individuals are permitted to operate in Nigeria’s capital market to enhance investor protection. Speaking at the weekend in Abuja, SEC Dir...

March 16, 2025 No Responses

CSCS To Host AMEDA Conference 2025

Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) is to host the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) Annual Conference.This highly anticipated event will hold from April 23 to 25, 2025, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria.Themed “Shap...

March 16, 2025 No Responses

SEC Cancels Mainland Trust Registration, Suspends Centurion Registrars

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the Cancellation of the Registration of Mainland Trust Limited and the suspension of Centurion Registrars.The Commission in separate circulars issued at the weekend said the sanctions were imposed foll...

March 13, 2025 No Responses

Stanbic IBTC Infrastructure Fund Partners SIFAX Group On Ijora Terminal Development

Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited, Fund Manager of the Stanbic IBTC Infrastructure Fund has partnered SIFAX Group through its subsidiary, SIFAX Shipping ICT Limited, to facilitate the development of an ultra-modern port terminal on 8.3 hectares of land (~8...

March 10, 2025 No Responses

FG Reiterates Commitment To Disburse CVFF

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubus administration to the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF).This was the focus of discussions whe...

March 6, 2025 No Responses

United Capital Investors Get N2.40K Total Dividend For 2024

For the year 2024, United Capital Plc (UCAP) attained Profit After Tax (PAT) of N24.10billion, compared to N11.42 billion recorded in 2023, representing 111.03 per cent increase.Building on a decade of consistent dividend payments, United Capital achieved a si...

March 3, 2025 No Responses

Uzoka-Anite Canvasses More Women Participation In Capital Market

As the world marks International Women’s Day, Nigerian women have been encouraged to explore investment opportunities in the capital market as a pathway to wealth creation.The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, made this call during the of...