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The Entry Segment is the Growth Board's platform for listing eligible entities, and financing, start-ups, small, and medium enterprises with market capitalisation between N50,000,000 and N500,000,000

The enactment of the Investments and Securities Act, 2025 marks a significant step towards aligning Nigeria's capital market with global developments and modern regulatory standards.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) enable investors to pool resources and invest in income-generating real estate without the burden of direct ownership.

The enactment of the Investments and Securities Act 2025 ("ISA 2025") marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the regulatory framework for Nigeria's capital market.

Nigeria’s transition to a T+1 settlement cycle marks a significant development in the regulation and operation of its capital market. Effective 1 June 2026, eligible equities and commodities transactions cleared and settled through the Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) became subject to settlement one business day after the trade date.

Cryptocurrencies have largely received conflicting treatment by regulators in Nigeria. While the CBN has increasingly been hostile towards cryptocurrencies, the SEC has, for the most part, adopted an embracive approach.

Raising the required finance for a business especially start-ups is usually somewhat of a conundrum.

One of the recent developments that took place in the capital market and has been of particular interest to Small and Medium Enterprises and startups is the introduction of the Growth Board of the Nigerian Exchange.

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced revised minimum capital requirements for capital market operators, creating new compliance obligations and potential penalties for firms operating in the securities industry. This regulatory update affects various market participants including broker-dealers, investment advisers, and other licensed entities who must now assess their capital adequacy and plan for compliance within specified timelines.

PropTech is revolutionizing Nigeria's real estate market by enabling fractional ownership through digital platforms, making property investment accessible to more Nigerians. However, this technological innovation raises critical questions about regulatory compliance, particularly regarding when fractional real estate arrangements become regulated investment products under the Securities and Exchange Commission's oversight. This guide examines the intersection of technology, real estate investment, and regul

Firstly, merger clearance comes with significant expense in the form of notification fees payable to the Commission.

In recent years, crowdfunding has gained traction as an attractive investment option in Nigeria, offering a novel approach for entrepreneurs to raise capital and for investors to diversify their portfolios.

The AMCON Bill was signed into law on the 9th day of July, 2010 as an Act to establish the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria for the purpose of efficiently resolving the non-performing loan assets of Banks in Nigeria and for related matters.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is primarily engaged in investing in income-generating real-estate assets or related assets

The taxation of capital gains has historically played a modest but strategically important role within Nigeria's fiscal architecture. Under the pre-existing regime, the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) framework was governed primarily by the Capital Gains Tax Act (CGTA), which imposed tax on gains arising from the disposal of chargeable assets

The average man in the society desires to make wealth sufficient for day-to-day living. Some people go further to invest their savings with a view to building wealth and securing some form of financial stability.

As Nigerian capital markets deepen and shareholder activism grows, hostile takeovers are no longer a distant threat. This guide examines two critical defensive strategies—the Poison Pill and White Knight approach...

The perception about African economies appears to be changing as investors are increasingly taking an interest in participating in Africa's capital markets through the use of Depositary Receipts.