Seni Adetu: From Guinness to JPMorgan, shifts into banking governance
Seni Adetu, a former managing director and chief executive officer of Guinness Nigeria Plc, has taken a new step in
JPMorgan is reportedly close to obtaining a merchant banking license in Nigeria, following a $38 million deposit to the country's central bank, according to Bloomberg. The addition of such a license would significantly bolster Nigeria's investment banking sector, as the nation strives to entice more foreign capital. This move is part of JPMorgan's broader African expansion strategy, which includes appointing an investment banking lead for sub-Saharan Africa and opening offices in Nairobi and Abidjan.
Nigeria's Securities Regulatory Authority has recently unveiled a decade-long plan for the growth of the country's capital markets, with the aim to increase annual diaspora investment to $10 billion, up from the current $4 billion. This development comes shortly after the Dangote refinery's IPO, which is targeting to raise at least $1.6 billion by the time the transaction concludes.
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