Mainstreaming whistleblowing as a regulatory mechanism against fraud in Nigeria’s capital market
ISSN: 1359-0790
Article publication date: 28 June 2021
Issue publication date: 28 September 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to analyze the importance and application of whistleblowing in the fight against fraud in Nigeria’s capital market.
Design/methodology/approach
Drawing from existing legislation and literature in the area, the paper (by adopting a doctrinal approach), analyzes the application of whistleblowing in the Nigerian capital market.
Findings
As a result of an inadequate legislative framework (a structure consisting mainly of mere policy directives and voluntary codes), whistleblowing is seldom used in Nigeria’s capital market.
Originality/value
This paper extends the body of knowledge in the area of whistleblowing in Nigeria’s capital market by not only identifying the non-utilization of the concept but also offers creative suggestions, which will help it is to normalize as a regulatory tool for reducing fraud in this sector.
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Acknowledgements
The authors wish to acknowledge the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) of Nigeria for granting the fund for the conduct of this research.
Citation
Nwosu, E.O., Nwoke, U., Ajibo, C.C., Nwodo, F. and Okoli, I. (2021), "Mainstreaming whistleblowing as a regulatory mechanism against fraud in Nigeria’s capital market", Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 28 No. 4, pp. 1008-1021. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFC-10-2020-0209
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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