Business
Capital Market: Minister Lists Gains Of Securities Tribunal
The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Yerima Ngama, last Monday said the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) was critical to the growth and smooth operation of the capital market.
Ngama, who made this known in Abuja at the inauguration of the IST board headed by Dr Ngozi Chianakwalam, said the tribunal was doing a lot to lift the confidence of investors.
“It is in recognition of its critical role that the Ministry of Finance has proposed new amendments to the Investments and Securities Act (ISA 2007) to send to the National Assembly,’’ he said.
The minister said this would enhance the tribunal’s work and also ensure that it’s Chairman and other members could seamlessly transit to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
“This is because the IST is equivalent to the Federal High Court,’’ he said.
Ngama urged the new chairman to liaise with the National Judicial Council (NJC) for its inputs to the amendments.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said the tribunal had done a wonderful work so far.
Okonjo-Iweala, however, noted that the tribunal’s work had remained largely unsung.
She said that President Goodluck Jonathan had to personally review and approve the list of nominees into the tribunal’s board.
“This is to ensure the best hands are on deck there,’’ she said.
Okonjo-Iweala described the board chairman as a seasoned lawyer and veteran public servant who was more than qualified to lead the tribunal.
“The appointment of a very strong lawyer with varied experiences in the Civil Service and the corporate world is a key component of the law and order being championed by the Federal Ministry of Finance to promote investments in the country.”
Chianakwalam, in her remarks, pledged the board’s commitment to achieving the mandate of the tribunal.
Chianakwalam had earlier served as Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Abia and Director, Registry, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Abuja.
She attended the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), where she graduated in 1977 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1978.
The board chairman obtained an MBA in Management Technology in June 2001 from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
She later obtained a Ph.D in Criminal Law at Rochville University, West Hollywood, California in the U.S.
Business
Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
Business
NIS Ends Decentralised Passport Production After 62 Years
Business
FG To Roll Out Digital Public Infrastructure, Data Exchange, Next Year
-
Politics5 days ago
Rivers Assembly Resumes Sitting After Six-Month Suspension
-
Featured5 days ago
PANDEF Hails Tinubu For Lifting Emergency Rule In Rivers
-
News5 days ago
KenPoly Governing Council Decries Inadequate Power Supply, Poor Infrastructure On Campus
-
News5 days ago
Fubara’s Return: Rivers Elders, Women Call For Unity, Hail Tinubu
-
News5 days ago
FAAC Disburses N2.225trn For August, Highest In Nigeria
-
News5 days ago
FG Ends Passport Production At Multiple Centres After 62 Years
-
Rivers5 days ago
RIVCHPP Mulls Plan For Universal Health Coverage In Rivers
-
Maritime1 day ago
Minister Tasks Academy On Thorough-Bred Professionals