Author: InvestAdvocate

SEC Proposes Framework for Free Zone Firms to Access Capital Market

April 17, 2026/CSL Update The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has introduced a proposed regulatory framework  to govern the public offering of securities by Free Trade Zone Entities (FTZEs), marking a notable expansion of participants in the country’s capital markets. The framework creates a structured pathway for FTZEs […]

NGX Expands Trading Window from 9:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) announces the expansion of its trading hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT), effective Monday, 27 April 2026, in a move designed to deepen market liquidity, enhance price discovery, and broaden investor access. Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, the expansion shifts […]

Oil Slides but the Real Test Comes This Weekend

April 17, 2025/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com Oil markets are hanging on U.S.–Iran talks as hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push prices lower—but failure could trigger shortages and a new price spike. Friday, April 17, 2026 Oil markets are fixated on this weekend’s second round of US-Iran talks, […]