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ASSMDCL Concludes Two-Day Training Programme, For Geologists and IT Students

By Chikaodi Chukwuleta
Anambra State Solid Minerals Development Company Limited (ASSMDCL) has concluded its 2-day training programme for newly employed geologists and IT students.
The General Manager of the company and the team leader for the training, Mr Ebuka Ujubuonu, in an interview, noted that the training served as a means of achieving the mission of ASSMDCL by engaging them in field mappings and data gatherings.
He said that all these were also enshrined in the vision of the Anambra State Government of skill acquisition programmes and Human Resource Development.
Mr Ujubuonu while describing field mappings as the process of creating a geological map by observing, recording, and interpreting geological features, opined that as geologists, they need to be armed with some skills that will make them to stand out in the professional world. He stated that the training was achievable due to the visionary leadership of the Chief Executive Officer of the company,  Prof.Charles O.Ofoegbu, who believes in excellence.
In the field trip, which was part of the training, Mr Ebuka Ujubuonu, highlighted that the geologists who were armed with GPS, Handlens, field notebooks etc, carefully observed outcrops, identified rock types, noting their characteristics such as color, texture and mineral composition.
The resource person for the training, a geoscientist and mineral explorationist, Mr Justin Anumnu, explained that the training was about geological field mapping especially in sedimentary rock, which are keys to mineral occurrences.
Speaking further, Mr Justin said that the geology of an area gives a better knowledge on what is expected like the type of rock, minerals present, their arrangements, and the processes that have shaped the landscape overtime. He also noted that basic geologic mapping is key to any kind of geological exploration carried out anywhere in the world.
It is expected that the training will be an enabler for the geologists to deliver result oriented approach for the overall growth of the company and the state at large.
Online Poster by — July 9, 2025 in News 0
Accident Victim, Bright Chilaka  Risks Paralysis, Death For Lack Of N3.5 Million Surgery Fee

For the family of Mr and Mrs Bright and Ijeoma  Chilaka with their only child Chizaram, the Sunday June 29th 2025 was like every other happy Sunday until the ugly incident of that which threw them into a pathetic situation, leaving the entire family devasted and dependent on humanitarian  Nigerians  for help  as the eyes of a maiden look upon the hands of her mistress.
At present, Bright is in need of the sum of N3.5 million which he can never generate from sources available to him  for deposit at Igbobi Orthopaedic Hospital to  facilitate his early undergoing of spinal chord surgery critical to salvaging him from the glaring  paralysis  resulting from the accident.
Indeed, Bright now stands the risk of paralysis if he wastes further time in undergoing the prescribed surgery that will enable the medical experts at Igbobi Orthopaedic Hospital where he is currently lying critically ill at male ward E spinal cord department to fix his neck bone.
Bright  who hails from Otulu Omuma in Ezinihite LGA, Mbaise, Imo state was admitted at the hospital on Monday June 30th, 2025 because he was involved in a ghastly motor accident at Oshodi on his way to his sister’s church for an invitation for a special prayer session with the church pastor.
According to his wife, Ijeoma Chilaka, the vehicle he boarded from Mile 2 to Oshodi had head-on collision with another incoming vehicle. While some passengers died on the spot,  Bright was lucky to survive but not without   sustaining serious injury in his spinal chord areas as a result of shift on his neck  bone.
The result of the two X-rays he had showed that there was a major shift in his  neck bone and an urgent surgery needed to be done to fix back the neck bone.
But before the surgery will be conducted, he is being required to deposit over N2.5 million and pay for prescribed drugs estimated to cost over N1 million. Without this amount, nothing will be done until the money is paid.
According to his wife, because of his inability to pay the stated amount, nothing has been done to him since June 30th when he was admitted at the hospital.The only treatment he is currently receiving pain killer drugs to momentarily relief him of pains.
Meanwhile medical experts attending to him said he runs risk of paralysis if the surgery is not done within a short time.
Please,  he can be reached  on 08034453199. Their account details are:  2218664328, Zenith Bank, Ijeoma H. Chilaka; 3461002049, ECO Bank, Ijeoma H Chilaka
Below is a conversation with his wife on her husband’s issue:
Q: Good evening madam, what brought you to this hospital?
Ans: My husband had accident on 29th June at Oshodi  road.
Q: With his own vehicle or what?
Ans: No, we don’t have any motor. He entered a (venagon) bus going to Oshodi to see his sister who invited him to come so that his pastor will pray for him during the church service because of the court case he has the following week.
Q: Did you say court case which court case?
 My husband worked  as a gate man who gives ticket to vehicles carrying goods in and out of the auto parts  market,  Trade fair Lagos. The standard Organisation  of Nigeria (Son ) came to arrest adulterated oil sellers in the market. All the sellers some of who are members of United Allied Machine Parts Dealers ran away including security men on duty on that day but my husband who came to resume duty that day was not aware of anything happening in the market that day. He innocently resumed his duty only to be arrested by SON  security agents who came to raid the place and was put in police cell. He entered the police cell on December 23, 2021 and was released on  July 1st 2022.
Initially after his arrest he was released one week after and taken to court, in the court, he said he was not guilty because he did not know anything about the adulterated oil since he is just a gate man and ticketer  at the  entrance gate.
So they rearrested him, sent him back to cell and in the process the court workers went on strike and all efforts to bring him out was in vain until July when the workers resumed.
Q:   What happened to the real dealers of the adulterated oil I meant the association who are part of the people in the market he was working for?
Ans : They all ran away on hearing that SON stationed its staff in the market so it was only my husband and one boy from Benue his name is Vandal Lube who just came to serve one of them  two months before the incident.
Q :While in the cell did the association do anything to set him  free?
Ans : initially they pretended they wanted to help but when the lawyer defending the case gave his bill, they ran away .
So they abandoned my husband   and none of the other associations in the market whom he was working for came to his rescue because they said their own line of business was not involved in the case as they are dealing on legal businesses. So he was attending to the court with his own lawyer .
Since then the court has been adjourning the case as sometimes when he goes,  SON people will not come.   But my husband is eager to see the case ended so that he will be free . At his last appearance in the court, the SON staff who saw him said “but this is not the right person it has been confirmed that this is just a gate man and ticketer in the market.”
It was because of this statement that my husband  started praying that since the people involved have found out the truth God should please discharge the case. So that Sunday,  his younger sister invited him to her church so that her pastor will pray for  him in the church service for the case to be discharged in his next appearance in the court on Mon July 7th which is the next date the court gave him.
It was on his way to the church that the accident occurred.
Q: So how did you get to know he had accident?
Ans: I and my  child, chizaram came back from church that day about to have our  lunch when a vehicle blew horn  at the gate and when the neighbours in the compound opened the gate I  saw a sienna car  coming in with back and stopped in front of my apartment and when I piped inside, I  saw my husband and the sister.  I thought it was a small problem only to discover he cannot even stand and they had to carry him inside the house.
My sister in-law said having waited and did not see him in church she called his number and somebody picked the call and informed her that the owner of the phone was involved in accident and was unconscious. So she rushed there and a good Samaritan has to bring them back to me.
Q: Now that you are at Igbobi and they called this money which you said you don’t have what is your next line of action to get the surgery done ?
Ans; I don’t know ooo
Q:   Since you were here have they been treating him?
They are giving him drugs to calm the pain since that 30th we came here nothing again. They said the main  thing is the surgery and that the money should be paid before he will go to the theatre.
Q: So what about his relations?
Ans: They don’t have anything. The little I and them have, we used it to run tests and X-ray. We have spent more than 600,000 to buy drugs, do  the X-ray and to calm his  pain.
Q: What about your village meeting have you contacted them?
Ans: Yes but what they brought is N500, 000 but you can see that we are still far from N3.5 million and my fear is that they said the surgery is urgent and doctor said if I don’t do fast the leg and hands will paralyze.
Q: So what are you doing now and what about the church?
My church is a very small church but I am still expecting
Q: So what are you saying now?
I am begging Nigerians  to please come to my rescue to help me raise this money to pay so that more time will not be wasted and my husband will not be paralyzed.
Nigerians, my brothers and sisters, my fellow Nigerians, please come to my rescue and save my husband from this danger. Please my people please help us.
Q:  Where are you from?
Ans: I am from Imo state
Q: Which part of Imo state?
Otulu Amuma in Ezinihite LGA , Mbaise, Imo state.
Their only 11 year old child Chzaram, said her worst pain is that her daddy cannot attend her graduation party coming up on July 27th.
She said because of her excellent performance in her common entrance examination, her father had promised to buy new cloth for her graduation and to come and snap pictures with her.
She is also crying that her mother said because of her father’s problem she will not follow her mates to enter secondary school in September and she has to wait till next year.
But Chizaram in the midst of her tears said she knows God will help her father.
Please,  he can be reached  on 08034453199. Their account details are:  2218664328, Zenith Bank, Ijeoma H. Chilaka; 3461002049, ECO Bank, Ijeoma H Chilaka.
Online Poster by — July 9, 2025 in News 0
Fidelity Bank Delivers Hope To Internally Displaced Persons In Benue

…Distributes Food Packs And Relief Items To Over 2,000 People
Amaka Obiefuna
In a timely gesture aimed at improving the plight of internally displaced persons (IDP) in Benue State, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has distributed mattresses and essential food items to over 2,000 victims of the Yelwata attacks currently taking refuge at the Ultra-Modern International Market IDP Camp in Makurdi.
The donation, which was carried out in collaboration with the Abbasid Charity Foundation, is part of Fidelity Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through its flagship Fidelity Food Bank program. Since its launch in April 2023, the Food Bank has distributed over 200,000 food packs to beneficiaries across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones.
Speaking about the donation event, the bank’s Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh reaffirmed Fidelity Bank’s dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its mission to uplift communities.
His words, “Since its launch, the Fidelity Food Bank initiative has helped to alleviate the effect of poverty and malnutrition across the country. We are honored to be back in Benue State to continue this impactful initiative, and we hope that today’s donation brings much-needed relief and comfort to the beneficiaries during this difficult time”.
In her remarks, the Executive Officer, the Abbasid Charity Foundation, Mrs. Hawa Abbas, emphasized the importance of restoring dignity to the displaced, stating that the donation of mattresses was to ensure the IDPs no longer sleep on bare floors.
“This gesture is our way of letting the displaced persons know that they are not forgotten. We care deeply for them, and we hope this donation offers some comfort and hope, even in these difficult circumstances,” Abbas noted.
The Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. James Iorpuu, who was represented by Camp Manager, Mr. Robert Nyom, expressed deep appreciation to Fidelity Bank and the Abbasid Charity Foundation for their timely support.
“Your intervention has brought much-needed relief to the camp and we thank you for your compassion and generosity towards improving the welfare of the displaced persons,” he said.
The bank’s outreach to the International Market IDP Camp in Makurdi represents the most recent of its ongoing critical and timely interventions. Previously, through its Food Bank Initiative, the bank provided essential food items to more than 1,500 residents impacted by the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State.
Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The Bank is the recipient of multiple local and international Awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine. Additionally, the Bank was recognized as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and as the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.
Online Poster by — July 9, 2025 in News 0
SanlamAllianz Hosts 2025 NCRIB Empowerment Series, Commits To Supporting Body Of Brokers

Amaka Obiefuna
 SanlamAllianz, the newly launched joint venture between Sanlam and Allianz in Nigeria, successfully hosted the first edition of the 2025 NCRIB Empowerment Series, a flagship initiative designed to empower insurance professionals and drive industry growth. The event, which took place at the Insurance Brokers House in Lagos, brought together top brokers, industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals to share insights and experiences.
“We are proud to have hosted the 2025 NCRIB Empowerment Series, which has helped to build capacity, foster innovation, and drive industry growth,” Tunde Mimiko, MD/CEO SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Nigeria, said in his welcome address at the event. “We are committed to supporting the growth and development of the insurance industry in Nigeria, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers,” he concluded.
The event featured an empowerment session on Insurance Pitching as well as a health talk on Hepatitis. The high point of the event was the special unveiling of the SanlamAllianz brand to the elite association by the MD/CEO, SanlamAllianz General Insurance, Yomi Onifade. “Today, we formally unveil to you a new champion of insurance and non-banking financial services, with ambitions for every player in Africa, whether individuals, public or private employees, large companies and SMEs, major projects, or large risks. But also, workers in the informal sector, he said.
In his speech, the President of NCRIB, Prince Babatunde Oguntade, expressed gratitude to SanlamAllianz for the sponsorship highlighting the significance of the event being the first of the Empowerment Series in 2025.
In alignment with the industry’s recently launched maiden edition of the Nigerian Insurance Awareness week, SanlamAllianz is currently leading a 12-city tour to introduce the brand to its retail customers and promote insurance education across the country. The tour has already covered cities like Akure, Ibadan and Abuja with major cities like Port Harcourt, Jos, Enugu, Owerri, Kano, Uyo Onitsha, Warri and Onitsha on the itinerary.
About SanlamAllianz
SanlamAllianz is a leading insurance company in Nigeria, offering a range of life and general insurance products and services. With a strong presence in the country, SanlamAllianz is committed to providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service.
Online Poster by — July 8, 2025 in News 0
Union Bank Strengthens Public-Private Partnership At Maiden International Civil Service Conference 

Union Bank, one of the nation’s most respected financial institutions,
reinforced its commitment to national progress as a proud partner of the inaugural International Civil Service Conference held on June 25 and 26, 2025 at the Eagle Square Arena, Abuja.
The conference, themed “Rejuvenate, Innovate & Accelerate,” convened civil servants, policymakers, and development partners to drive reforms and digital transformation in Nigeria’s public service.
Organised by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation and the Global
Government Forum UK, the conference highlighted critical priorities such as strong inclusive leadership, fostering an agile and digital culture, and effective public service delivery structures that transcend organisational silos. These closely align with Union Bank’s expertise in delivering innovative digital banking solutions and supporting public sector efficiency.
In a statement to the media, Mannir Ringim, Executive Director, North and Public Sector, said: “At Union Bank, we believe in the transformative power of public-private partnerships. Our support for this landmark conference underscores our dedication to modernising Nigeria’s civil service through innovative financial solutions and digital platforms that foster transparency
and efficiency.”
Union Bank’s participation reflects its leadership in public sector collaboration, and this support for the International Civil Service Conference attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and senior public sector leaders from across Africa, reinforces the Bank’s role as a key enabler of Nigeria’s development and sustainable economic growth.
Note to Editors:
About Union Bank of Nigeria Plc
Established in 1917, Union Bank is a leading provider of financial services in Nigeria,
renowned for its “Simpler, Smarter Banking” philosophy. With a nationwide network and a strong focus on digital innovation, Union Bank continues to empower individuals, businesses, and the public sector to achieve lasting success.
The Bank is a trusted and recognisable brand with an extensive network of over 300 branches across Nigeria. The Bank offers various banking services to individual and corporate clients, including current, savings, and deposit  account services, funds transfer, foreign currency domiciliation, loans, overdrafts, equipment leasing, and trade finance.
The Bank also offers customers convenient electronic banking channels and products, including Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Debit Cards, ATMs, and POS Systems.More information can be found at: www.unionbankng.comMedia Enquiries: Favour Ayeni+234 (0) 201 271 6800mediarelations@unionbankng.com
Online Poster by — July 8, 2025 in News 0
Digital Realty Nigeria’s Ikechukwu Nnamani Bags Digital Economy Icon Of The Year

By Winifred Bosa
 Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Managing Director of Digital Realty Nigeria, has been honoured as the Digital Economy Icon of the Year at the 2025 Digital Innovation Awards (DIA), held at the Labadi Beach Resort in Accra.
The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the advancement of Africa’s digital infrastructure, cementing his reputation as a transformative leader in the continent’s technology sector.
The Digital Innovation Awards, organized by InstinctWave, is one of Africa’s foremost platforms celebrating excellence in ICT and digital transformation. This year’s ceremony highlighted the pivotal role of data centers and digital infrastructure in shaping Africa’s economic future.
Mr Akin Naphtal, CEO, InstinctWave described Nnamani as an exceptional driver of the continent’s digital economy,” commending his strategic vision and hands-on leadership in building critical data center infrastructure. “Engr. Nnamani’s work has laid the foundation for Africa’s digital growth, making him a standout choice for this honour,” Naphtal said, adding that his influence extends well beyond Nigeria, impacting the continent at large.
Accepting the award, Engr. Nnamani expressed deep gratitude and dedicated the recognition to the Digital Realty Nigeria team, industry partners, and his family. “This recognition fuels my passion to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation,” he remarked. “I’m humbled, but I see this as a call to continue driving innovation for the continent’s prosperity.” Nnamani emphasized that the success of Digital Realty Nigeria is the result of collective effort, and he reaffirmed his commitment to fostering growth and innovation across Africa’s digital ecosystem.
The Digital Economy Icon of the Year accolade adds to a growing list of recognition for Nnamani in 2025. He had received the Datacenter ICON Award at the Africa Digital Economy Awards (ADEA) .
These honours reflect his sustained leadership and vision in positioning Digital Realty Nigeria as  Africa’s most interconnected data center facility and a primary peering point for the region.
Engr. Nnamani’s efforts have not only advanced Nigeria’s ICT landscape but have also contributed to the development of telecom and ICT infrastructure across multiple African countries.His work has empowered businesses with access to world-class data center services, supported the localization of digital content, and attracted foreign direct investment into the region.
Online Poster by — July 8, 2025 in News 0
Stephen Onaivi Set To Headline Brand Handlers Summit 2025 As Keynote Speaker

Marketing Space, the organisers of the Brand Handlers Summit & Awards, has announced Mr. Stephen Oluwatoyin Onaivi, Managing Director of mediaReach OMD Nigeria, as the keynote speaker for the inaugural 2025 edition of the summit.
With over 15 years of leadership across Nigeria and West & Central Africa, Stephen Onaivi stands as a luminary in media strategy, planning, and innovation.
 Having led mediaReach OMD Ghana from 2018 before his appointment as MD of mediaReach OMD Nigeria in 2024, he has driven transformational growth for global brands like Vodafone, Airtel, Google, Uber, Diageo, and GlaxoSmithKline.
An alumnus of the University of Lagos (B.A. Philosophy; M.A. Public & International Affairs), Lagos Business School, and London Business School executive education, Mr. Onaivi is a respected Fellow of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and a Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity jury member in 2023.
He also founded the “Play with Stephen” annual golf tournament, supporting autism awareness in Ghana.
Under his stewardship, mediaReach OMD introduced the “OMD Consumer Intelligence” platform to harness advanced analytics for real-time brand insights, celebrating 25 years of agency leadership.
His expertise and commitment to innovation positioned him as the ideal voice to open the maiden Brand Handlers Summit, a gathering dedicated to redefining marketing excellence in Africa.
Themed “Advancing Nigeria’s Marketing Ecosystem To Drive Brand Growth,” the Brand Handlers Summit & Awards 2025 is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Regency Hall, Otunba Jobi-Fele Way, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos by 3:00pm.
According to Lukman Ishau, Publisher of Marketing Space magazine and Convener of The Brand Handlers Summit & Awards 2025, “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Stephen Onaivi as our keynote speaker. His visionary leadership marked by pioneering media intelligence tools and fostering regional growth embodies the standards we aim to set at our summit. His address will set the tone for a transformative dialogue.”
“Selecting Stephen as the first speaker in our maiden summit reflects his proven ability to bridge strategy, technology, and people. He represents the change-makers who will define the future of African branding,’’ he added.
The Brand Handlers Summit & Awards is designed to be one of Nigeria’s foremost gatherings of marketing minds and brand custodians, offering networking opportunities, knowledge exchange, and a platform for spotlighting excellence in the marketing and communications industry.
The 2025 summit will feature thought-provoking discussions, workshops, and recognition of outstanding contributions to marketing excellence.
Online Poster by — July 8, 2025 in News 0
Nwabunike Oranu Mourns His Sister Late Nwamaka Obielom

By Chikaodi Chukwuleta
It was a moment of grief at the family of late Nwamaka Victoria Obielom( nee Onuegbu) Nri  in Aniocha local government Area of Anambra.
The brother to the deceased  Chief Nwabunike Oranu praised late Nwamaka Obielom for the kind of life lived when she was on earth, describing her a virtous woman dedicates to the things of the lord, peace maker with a nick name Ebubeagu, humble, kind.
According to him, she is a mother in isreal who took care of everybody around her with nuture and care, and a good woman in deed, and prayed that God will guide her children especially at this trying period and give them fortitude to bear the lost.
He prayed that God will protect and lead everybody that came from far and near for the burial of late Nwamaka Obielom  which she describes as her elder sister.
Online Poster by — July 8, 2025 in News 0
Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) Inducts 96 New Members

      …Honors Former Airtel Boss, Ogunsanya At 5th Induction Ceremony

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria has inducted 96 new members at its 2025 cohort induction ceremony on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The event took place at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Victoria Island, Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s six-year history and strengthening its position as Nigeria’s premier professional body for sustainability practitioners.

The induction ceremony brought together professionals from various sectors, institutional members including: Access Bank, ARM, Dangote Cement, First Bank, IHS Towers and Lotus Bank, Mainstream Energy Solutions, RusselSmith and Seplat Energy emphasizing collective commitment to supporting a sustainable Nigeria through evidence-based practices and collaborative leadership.

In his keynote presentation titled “The Future of Sustainability in a Volatile Global System: Implications for Africa,” Dr. Louis Meuleman, distinguished expert in public administration and sustainability, addressed growing turbulence in global governance systems. He emphasized the need for decentralized approaches that support local implementation and collaborative frameworks, urging inductees to champion authentic, locally-driven sustainability solutions for Africa.

Vice President Ini Abimbola, speaking at the event, said, “Today we induct 96 professionals into our institute, our largest cohort yet. This brings our total membership to 296, reflecting the growing influence of sustainability leadership in Nigeria.” She outlined SPIN’s strategic vision, stating, “Our next milestone is attaining chartered status. This will strengthen our authority to standardize sustainability practices nationwide, institutionalize our frameworks across sectors, and amplify Nigeria’s leadership globally.”

The ceremony featured conferment of honorary fellowship on Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, Chairman of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and Airtel Africa Foundation, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to sustainable development across Nigeria and Africa. His opening remarks emphasized the critical intersection of sustainable investment principles and economic development strategies.

Since its inception in August 2019, SPIN has recorded significant milestones including a partnership with the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) U.K., comprehensive training programmes, positioning itself for chartered status recognition and its recent establishment of a Scientific Committee for thought leadership.

Online Poster by — July 7, 2025 in News 0
Shettima, Agama, Others Charge Judiciary To Foster Confidence In Nigeria’s Capital Market

Shettima, Agama, Others Charge Judiciary To Foster Confidence In Nigeria's Capital Market – The Whistler Newspaper

 

Amaka Obiefuna

 

Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka Anite, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission Dr Emomotimi Agama and other stakeholders in the capital market on Monday called on Nigeria’s judiciary to enhance trust and efficiency within the country’s capital market.

They stressed that the judiciary has a critical role in driving the agenda of the federal government to achieve the N1tn target for the Nigerian economy.

Speaking at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Judges’ Workshop in Abuja, Shettima highlighted how effective dispute resolution mechanisms underpin investor confidence and market stability.

Themed “Repositioning the Nigerian Capital Market for National Economic Transformation through Effective Dispute Resolution,” the workshop brought together the Chief Justice of Nigeria, President of the Court of Appeal, Chief Judges, Attorney-General, SEC officials, and key legal practitioners.

“A strong and trustworthy capital market is fundamental to national economic transformation,” the Vice President said.

He noted that beyond its role as a trading platform, the capital market mobilizes long-term funds crucial for infrastructure, business expansion, and job creation, all vital to Nigeria’s development goals amid a young and growing population.

Shettima stressed that investor trust hinges on a legal system capable of resolving disputes promptly and fairly.

“Justice delayed is justice denied, especially in financial markets where timing is critical,” he stated, urging judges to deepen their knowledge of capital market laws and work closely with the SEC to uphold market integrity.

He also reassured participants of the government’s commitment to supporting judicial independence and improving access to justice, including through alternative dispute resolution techniques such as mediation and arbitration, aimed at easing court congestion and speeding up settlements.

Also speaking, Agama said the workshop seeks to build judicial capacity, encourage consistency in rulings, and foster collaboration between regulators and the judiciary.

He commended the President and the National Assembly for the successful passage and signing into law of the Investments and Securities Act, 2025.

He said, “The ISA 2025 is a legislative success, a legal milestone and a reform that ushers in a new era for our capital market.

“By enacting this progressive law, Nigeria has taken a bold step toward fostering a more transparent, efficient, resilient and secure investment climate.

“The diligent efforts of the Executive and Legislative arms in ensuring the seamless passage of this Act reflect a shared commitment to economic growth, financial stability and sustainable development.

“Your excellences, the capital market community celebrates this achievement and we express our sincere gratitude for your unwavering dedication to policies that advance our collective prosperity.

“May this Act serve as a beacon for further economic reforms that will attract investments, empower businesses and create lasting opportunities for all Nigerians.

“This workshop is part of the Commission’s objective of engaging the Judiciary in all aspects of capital market operations especially on the specialized law, regulations and ethics upon which market integrity heavily relies on.

“This Workshop is part of the firm commitment of SEC to a deeper engagement with all stakeholders, ensuring that the provisions of the ISA 2025 are widely disseminated, discussed and fully understood, in order to achieve our goals in restoring investors confidence, bringing timely succour to aggrieved investors and creating a broad-based participation of Nigerians in wealth creation. “

Within the context of national economic transformation, Agama said the capital markets assume a more prominent role, as no economy can develop without a vibrant and resilient capital market that facilitates capital formation and promotes economic growth.

“The capital market is critical to addressing our challenges, such as infrastructure deficit and unemployment, by supplying government with long term financing for infrastructure and allowing companies to raise funds to expand their operations and create jobs.: he said.

“As judges, your interpretations of these provisions will set legal precedents that will shape market behaviour for decades.

“Furthermore, recent cases have highlighted the need for judicial preparedness. This workshop will therefore provide practical case studies on capital market litigation, foster dialogue between judges, regulators, and market operators and equip the judiciary with tools to handle sophisticated financial crimes.”

The Chief Justice of the Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, said the capital market is no longer a distant abstraction limited to high finance or institutional investors, adding that it has become a critical lever of economic participation and empowerment.

She said, “From pension contributors and fintech entrepreneurs to diaspora bond subscribers and small-scale investors, the capital market affects livelihoods, opportunities, and national competitiveness.

“As such, it is not merely an economic mechanism, it is a democratic tool for wealth creation and national stability. Yet, like all vital systems, it is vulnerable.

“The capital market is a repository of trust, but also a potential site of distortion. It is a platform for innovation, but also susceptible to fraud and regulatory 4 arbitrage. In this regard, the Judiciary has a profound role to play.

“Not as passive arbiters, but as active custodians of economic integrity and commercial justice. We must acknowledge the emergence of new financial frontiers— digital assets, cryptocurrency transactions, green financing instruments, and transnational securities.

“These developments often outpace the tools of traditional adjudication. It is not sufficient to apply existing principles without adaptation; nor must we yield to the illusion that novelty negates precedent. Instead, we must engage with these issues in a manner that preserves legal consistency while remaining responsive to evolving commercial realities.”

The CJN said, the recent enactment of the Investments and Securities Act, 2025, is a welcome development, adding that the provisions offer enhanced regulatory clarity and investor protection mechanisms.

She added, “Our task, therefore, is to breathe life into these 5 statutory instruments and to give them meaning that aligns with legislative intent, commercial logic, and ethical consciousness.

“This workshop is not simply a training exercise. It is a platform for self-examination and renewal; a crucible for deepening our understanding of the demands that modern financial adjudication places on the Bench.

“The decisions we render in capital market disputes reverberate beyond the courtroom; they shape public confidence, influence investor behaviour, and impact the stability of financial institutions. Let us not lose sight of the powerful signals our decisions send.

“When justice is swift, sound, and credible, capital is attracted, innovation flourishes, and prosperity becomes inclusive. When judgments are delayed, ambiguous, or uninformed, economic activity is stifled and confidence eroded.

“The Judiciary must therefore see itself not only as an interpreter of the law but as a co-architect of national economic order.”

In her comments, Uzoka-Anite emphasizes the significance of the platform for dialogue and capacity building among institutions responsible for maintaining financial market integrity.

She described the capital market as a catalyst for economic growth, structural development, innovation, and job creation, especially in a potential-rich economy like Nigeria.

According to her, the collaboration between regulators, the judiciary, and all stakeholders is essential to preserve public trust, resolve disputes efficiently, and ensure consistent interpretation and application of capital market laws.

She identified SEC as a critical partner in achieving Nigeria’s economic agenda through regulatory oversight of the capital market.

Online Poster by — July 7, 2025 in Capital Market 0