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Publication date: 28 June 2021

Edith O. Nwosu, Uchechukwu Nwoke, Collins Chikodi Ajibo, Fochi Nwodo and Ikenna Okoli

This paper aims to analyze the importance and application of whistleblowing in the fight against fraud in Nigeria’s capital market.

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.

Details

Journal of Financial Crime, vol. 28 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-0790

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