Whistleblowing

Whistleblowing

Your commitment to integrity and ethics is essential in maintaining the integrity of the financial markets. We greatly value the role that whistleblowers play in assisting us in detecting and preventing securities law violations. This page is designed to provide you with all the information you need to understand SEC's Whistleblowing Program and how you can report potential violations.

What is Whistleblowing?

Whistleblowing is the act of reporting potential securities law violations, corporate fraud, or other illicit activities within the financial industry to the SEC. Whistleblowers provide crucial information that helps us protect investors, maintain fair and transparent markets, and hold wrongdoers accountable.

Why Whistleblowing Matters:

  • Protecting Investors: Your reports help us identify and halt activities that could harm investors and erode market trust.
  • Maintaining Market Integrity: Whistleblowers contribute to the integrity and fairness of financial markets.
  • Holding Wrongdoers Accountable: Your information can lead to enforcement actions against individuals and entities engaging in illegal activities.

What Can Be Reported?

You can report various types of misconduct, including but not limited to:

  • Insider trading
  • Financial fraud or accounting irregularities
  • Market manipulation
  • Ponzi schemes
  • Bribery or corruption
  • False statements or omissions in disclosure documents
  • Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

Protection for Whistleblowers:

The SEC takes the confidentiality and protection of whistleblowers seriously. Our program offers safeguards to those who come forward, including:

  • Anonymous Reporting: You can choose to remain anonymous while submitting information.
  • Anti-Retaliation Protections: You are protected from retaliation by your employer for reporting wrongdoing.
  • Financial Rewards: Eligible whistleblowers may receive monetary awards if their information leads to successful enforcement actions.

How to Report

Reporting to the SEC is a straightforward process:

  1. Gather Information: Collect all relevant details about the alleged violations.
  2. Submit a Tip: Use the SEC Whistleblower Form to submit your tip. You can access the form below.
  3. Wait for Review: Our team will review your submission and, if eligible, you may be contacted for additional information.
  4. Stay Anonymous (Optional): You have the option to remain anonymous throughout the process.

Want To Blow A Whistle? Fill The Whistleblowing Form Below

Note: Fields marked with (*) are required. You may choose to remain anonymous when submitting this form.

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Name of company you work for

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Check all that apply

Only fill this if you selected "Other" in the previous field

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Describe in detail the alleged securities law violations, corporate fraud, or other illicit activities. Include dates, locations, individuals involved, and any supporting evidence

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Do you have any other information or evidence that may be relevant to this report? Please provide details:

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Do you wish to remain anonymous throughout the investigation process? (If "Yes," your identity will not be disclosed without your consent)

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Are you concerned about potential retaliation from your employer or others? (If "Yes," please describe your concerns):

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I hereby certify that the information provided in this SEC Whistleblower Form is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that submitting false or misleading information may result in legal consequences.

Form Submission: Please review your information carefully. Once you are satisfied that all details are accurate and complete, click the "Submit" button below. You will receive a confirmation email with a reference number for your submission.

Frequently Asked Questions: Visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions about whistleblowing and the SEC Whistleblower Program.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at whistleblowing@sec.gov.ng.

Your commitment to whistleblowing helps ensure the financial industry operates with transparency and integrity. We appreciate your dedication to upholding these principles and look forward to working with you to protect investors and maintain fair markets.

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