Olaniwun Ajayi LP

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Capital Markets

Capital Markets

Capital markets are constantly evolving, influenced by regulatory shifts, economic trends and emerging financial instruments. Understanding the landscape is essential for businesses seeking to raise capital, expand operations or restructure financing. At Olaniwun Ajayi LP, we work alongside businesses, financial institutions and government entities to navigate these complexities, providing insight into structuring transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance and managing risk. We have pioneered key milestones in the Nigerian capital markets, including the first Global Depository Receipts, the first Federal Government Diaspora Bond, and the first domestic Federal Government USD Bond issuance, among others.

We offer guidance across equity offerings, debt transactions, regulatory compliance and governance, and dispute resolution and enforcement. With a forward-thinking approach, we help clients seize opportunities while ensuring legal compliance, bridging the gap between businesses seeking investment and investors seeking opportunities. Our team provides clear strategic advice at every stage. We combine practical insights with legal expertise to structure successful transactions and manage risks effectively.

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Banking and Capital Markets Wrap-Up 2024 and 2025 Outlook

2024 saw pivotal shifts in Nigeria’s banking and capital markets sectors. Notably, the Central Bank of Nigeria took decisive steps, including a series of monetary policy rate hikes, a banking sector recapitalisation, and a revision of supervisory guidelines for BDC operators, all aimed at reinforcing the economy. For the Nigerian capital markets, despite early turbulence with a NGN1.3 trillion loss and a 2.4% dip in the NGX All Share Index, the market rebounded strongly, surpassing NGN59.1 trillion in capitalization and achieving a 30.4% growt...

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