CBN, SEC Approve Access, Diamond Merger The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have approved the merger of Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc, the last major regulatory hurdle for the consummation of the business combination. Both banks at...

SEC, NIPC Partner to attract Investors The Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) has restated its commitment to partner with relevant government agencies and the private sector to attract more investments to the country in a bid to further boost the economy. Acting Director General of the SEC,...

SEC, FSD Africa Partner to Consolidate Capital Market The Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC Nigeria) has become the first capital market regulator to participate in a flagship pan-African programme designed to strengthen the continent’s capital markets. Programme aims to unlock capital and build investor confidence...

SEC, CIS Synergise on Capital Market Studies The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has pledged to work with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its desire to infuse Capital Market Studies (CMS) into the curriculum of schools in the country. Already, the apex regulator of...

No MTN IPO Application with us - SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said neither MTN Nigeria Limited nor any of its advisers or representatives has filed any application with the SEC regarding an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The Commission in a Circular in...

SEC Seeks Fiscal Incentives for Listed Firms to Deepen Market The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advocated some measure of fiscal incentives for listed companies on the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) in order to mitigate their cost burden and encourage more entities to list...