BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a podcast aimed at increasing public awareness and participation in Nigeria’s capital market, particularly among women. The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, made this known during the official launch of the podcast in Abuja on Monday, stating that it would serve as a tool for educating Nigerians about investment opportunities and financial literacy. She noted that women, despite their financial management skills, often lack access to investment knowledge, stressing the need for policies and reforms that encourage female participation in the financial sector. “Women are actually very good with investing; we know how to manage money in the home and make it go round. If a woman learns how to multiply her income and save in a way that adds value, she will be better positioned financially,” Uzoka-Anite said. The minister urged Nigerian women to explore the capital market as a pathway to wealth creation, adding that a vibrant and inclusive market would contribute to the country’s economic transformation.