Stock Market Archives — Page 32 of 38

October 19, 2016 No Responses

Critical role of capital market data delivery in economic development, by NSE boss

Capital Market data delivery play critical role in economic development, the Chief Executive of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr Oscar Onyema has said. In his key note address at NSE market data workshop on Tuesday in Lagos, Onyema said...

October 14, 2016 No Responses

‘FirstBank now sole Foreign Exchange Dealer to BDCs’

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced FirstBank the sole authorized dealer for foreign exchange proceeds to licenced Bureau de Change (BDC) operators in Nigeria. According to First Bank, the announcement is coming on the heels of the...

October 14, 2016 No Responses

WFE explains growing liquidity in emerging market exchanges

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), on Thursday published a report into growing liquidity in emerging market exchanges, in collaboration with global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman. The report, entitled Enhancing Liquidity in Emerging Mark...

October 13, 2016 No Responses

CBN faults report on Banks, caution against exceeding $50,000 annual limit on overseas withdrawal

No Nigerian Bank is in crisis, the Bankers Committee said on Wednesday after its 329thmeeting in Lagos. Briefing Journalists after the meeting, the Director, Banking Supervision of CBN, Tokunbo Martins described negative reports on the state of Nigerian Ba...

October 11, 2016 No Responses

NSE Organises First Market Data Workshop

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in collaboration with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Market Data Vendors (MDVs) is set to host its inaugural Market Data Workshop, onTuesday, October 18, 2016 at The Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. The wo...

October 7, 2016 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L – R Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and Dr. Odunlami Kola-Daisi, Managing Director, Secure Electronic Technology PLC at the Closing Gong Ceremony at The Exchange on Thursday,

October 2, 2016 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L – R— Mr. Opeyemi Agbaje, Chief Executive Officer, RTC Advisory Services Limited; Ms. Tinuade Awe, General Counsel and Head, Listing and Regulation Division (LARD), The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Dr. Okechukwu Enelemah, Honourable Minister of Indu...

September 25, 2016 No Responses

World Federation of Exchanges unveils Cyber Resilience Principles

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has published a set of principles around cyber resilience, intended to support and complement guidance already provided by global regulators. According to WEF, the principles have been drafted in consultation with memb...

September 20, 2016 No Responses

Elumelu seeks more U.S engagement, investment in Africa

The chairman of United Bank for Africa Plc, (UBA) Tony Elumelu, has called for more United States of America (USA) engagement in Africa through mutually beneficial trade and investment. Elumelu, who is on a business tour of the US...

September 12, 2016 No Responses

FG intensifies consultations on issuance of Green Bond

The Federal Government has commenced consultation with capital market stakeholders on the issuance of Green Bond. According to the Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, the process is expected to contribute to Nigeria’s development. Already, t...

September 6, 2016 No Responses

WFE reiterates partnership with IOSCO, G20 nations

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has called for common approach to issues among International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO) and G20 nations. Reacting to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) Discussion Paper on Dist...

September 1, 2016 No Responses

Airtel, Nestle CEOs list modalities for improved GDP

The critical role of private sector in the development of Nigeria’s economy took the centre stage on Wednesday at the second edition of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) roundtable discussions in Lagos. Some Chief Executive Off...

September 1, 2016 No Responses

CBN lifts forex ban on eight banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has re-instated eight banks banned from operating in the country’s foreign exchange market. The re-instated Banks are First Bank of Nigeria (FBN), First City Monument Bank Plc, Diamond Bank Plc, Sterling Bank Plc,.....

August 31, 2016 No Responses

CBN approves 11 international money transfer operators

The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) has licensed 11 new international money transfer operators (IMTOs) to do business in the country’s foreign exchange market. A statement issued by CBN spokesperson Isaac Okorafor, explained that the licensing was in further...