Securities Commission Takes Investor Education Campaign Nationwide, Targets Unclaimed Dividends

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria, has intensified its nationwide campaign to promote financial literacy, strengthen investor protection and expand participation in the Nigerian capital market through its Capital Market Awareness, Unclaimed Funds and Investor Education Outreach Programme.
The latest edition of the programme held in Lafia, Nasarawa State brought together representatives of relevant institutions, academia and other stakeholders to promote awareness of investment opportunities, facilitate access to unclaimed dividends and other investment assets, and educate the public on measures to guard against fraudulent investment schemes.
Among those present wer...