Author: InvestAdvocate

SEC warns investors against patronizing illegal operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned members the public against patronizing illegal capital market operators. The Commissioned averred that investors should always consult the list of registered capital market operators on its website to ascertain their authenticity of any operators before entrusting their hard – earned money to such […]

Oando raises N30.7bn for ConocoPhillips acquisition

Oando Plc has successfully raised N30.7bn to complete the acquisition of    ConocoPhillips’ Nigerian assets and meet other obligations. The energy firm, which is listed on both the Nigerian and Johannesburg Stock Exchange, had announced its plans to raise the funds through a special placement exercise last week. In a statement […]

Insight: AOL banks on HuffPost to turn profitable next year

It’s the holiday season and Arianna Huffington, the influential woman behind the popular news website that bears her name, is busy buying sweaters – some 700 of them – as gifts to her employees. From brands like J.Crew and White + Warren, the sweaters are placed at the desks of […]