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Nigeria’s SEC Introduces New Crypto Regulatory Framework

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has today released a new regulatory framework for the country’s crypto sector, signalling a major shift in attitudes from authorities towards the industry’s growing popularity. Following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) circular in February 2021, crypto exchanges in Nigeria have been banned from working with financial institutions; however, … Continue reading Nigeria’s SEC Introduces New Crypto Regulatory Framework

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SEC Lengthens The Deadline For Free E-dividend Registration

April 19, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission made a declaration for an extension of the free e-dividend registration exercises till February 28, 2018. The commission said this in a statement to Vanguard yesterday, the postponement was part of an effort to encourage more shareholders to join the initiative, a part of its developmental role. Also, to encourage … Continue reading SEC Lengthens The Deadline For Free E-dividend Registration

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Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Monday, Nov 21st 2016

April 19, 2022

  1. The validity period for international passports may be extended from five to ten years in coming months, according to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service. 2. Eko Atlantic City has unveiled its first completed residential building, Eko Pearl Towers. 3. In order to provide loans at affordable interest rates to farmers, the CBN is … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Monday, Nov 21st 2016

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SEC wins Most Innovative Capital Markets Regulator Award

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has won the 2013 Africa Index Series Award for the “Most innovative Capital Markets Regulator” the second year in a row. Winning the award back – to – back, is due to several multifaceted reforms over a three-year period, according to the SEC. Factors considered by the judges to … Continue reading SEC wins Most Innovative Capital Markets Regulator Award

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Revised Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for Microfinance Banks in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled new guidelines for Microfinance Banks operating in Nigeria. The revised or second edition of its Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for Microfinance Banks is coming now, when business are getting back from the holiday break, and as the apex bank directs more attention to microeconomic conditions in Nigeria. … Continue reading Revised Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for Microfinance Banks in Nigeria

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