The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has increased minimum capital requirements for all regulated capital market entities. It disclosed this in a circular released on Friday, December 16, stating the aim is to boost market stability and align capital with evolving risk profiles. “This review is informed by the need to strengthen market …
Nigeria’s struggle with high initial public offering (IPO) and listing costs has become a quiet but persistent barrier to deepening its capital market. For many companies, especially small and mid-sized firms, the expense of going public often outweighs the benefits, keeping them locked out of the formal market and limiting the pool of investable assets. …
The Nigerian stock market kicks off the year in the green on Friday, January 2, with ₦561.55 billion gained by investors. The positive momentum maintained on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) saw the market capitalisation rise to ₦99.94 trillion from ₦99.38 trillion, as the market ended on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Similarly, …
