Tag: Securities and Exchange Commission
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Nigerian CP Market Surges: Over N753bn Raised via Commercial Papers (April–October 2025)
Overview: A Record-Breaking Run for Nigerian Commercial Papers Nigeria’s capital market recorded a remarkable surge in corporate funding through commercial papers (CPs) between April and October 2025, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirming issuances totaling more than N753 billion. The figure marks a significant milestone for the Nigerian debt market, underscoring increasing liquidity,…
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Live Updates: US Government Shutdown Stalls Federal Services
What happened and why the shutdown began The United States government entered a full shutdown at midnight after Democratic and Republican leaders failed to agree on a short-term funding bill. The stalemate came as top lawmakers and President Donald Trump could not bridge the gap over funding and policy terms, leaving the nation facing a…