Finance Minister Seeks Commercial Tribunal for Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness, Mardiyyah Abubakar The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has proposed the establishment of a specialised Commercial Dispute Resolution Tribunal to speed up the resolution of business disputes and boost investor confidence in Nigeria. Speaking at the Second Biennial Conference of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria […]
Agama, Rwanda Signs Deal to Boost African Market Integration
By Oluwakemi Kindness Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called for deeper integration of African capital markets, urging countries across the continent to strengthen collaboration, drive cross-border investments, and unlock Africa’s economic potential through a unified financial ecosystem. He made the call came as SEC Nigeria and Rwanda’s Capital […]
SEC: AI, Data to Drive Capital Market Reforms in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Nigeria’s capital market is positioning data, artificial intelligence and technology-driven regulation at the centre of investment decision-making to attract both domestic and foreign capital. Speaking at the FSDH Investor Conference 2026 in Lagos, SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama said the future of investing will be defined […]
SEC Urges Civil Servants to Invest in Capital Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerian civil servants to take advantage of opportunities in the capital market to build wealth, strengthen their financial security and contribute more actively to national economic growth. During a strategic meeting with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dame Didi Walson-Jack, […]
SEC, Police Forge Alliance to Combat Investment, Crypto Fraud
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have agreed to establish a formal collaboration to combat illegal investment schemes, Ponzi operations, and cryptocurrency fraud across the country. The agreement was reached during a meeting between the Director-General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, and the Inspector-General of […]
SEC to Scale Up Market Enforcement in 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to significantly scale up enforcement actions in 2026 following the enactment of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. It said this move aims at strengthening investor confidence and safeguarding market integrity. The Director-General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this while […]
SEC to Prioritise Long-term Capital to Bridge Infrastructure Gap
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it is prioritising the mobilisation of long-term capital to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure and sectoral gap. This is while it is streamlining regulatory frameworks and facilitating the issuance of innovative financial instruments to channel disciplined capital into productive sectors of the economy. This was disclosed by […]
SEC Introduces T+1 Settlement For Faster Transaction
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has outlined fresh measures to modernise the capital market. This include a shift to a T+1 settlement cycle aimed at reducing risk and speeding up transactions. Speaking at the 2025 second Capital Market Committee meeting, SEC Director-General Dr Emomotimi Agama said the long-term goal is to […]
Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Hits ₦1.6 Trillion, Says SEC DG Agama
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has grown to a valuation exceeding ₦1.6 trillion, signaling its expanding role in promoting financial inclusion and driving infrastructure development across the country. The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this at the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) 2025, […]
SEC DG Seeks Shift to Sustainable Finance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, says the global shift towards sustainable finance is transforming investment decisions, corporate governance, and risk management — a development Nigeria’s capital market must embrace to stay competitive and relevant. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers […]