Shettima Urges Governors to Fund Projects Through Capital Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has pledged to work with state governors to expand capital market financing for development projects, warning that policy reversals could undermine investor confidence and weaken Nigeria’s economic gains. He said states should embrace properly structured bonds, credible project pipelines and greater transparency to mobilise long-term funding for infrastructure rather […]
SEC Orders Freeze of Assets Linked to 9 Terrorism Financiers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed capital market operators to freeze the funds, assets and economic resources of six individuals and three entities designated as terrorism financiers. SEC issued the directive in a circular on Friday to all Capital Market Regulated Entities (CMREs), citing the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, […]
Reps Praise SEC for Boosting Revenue, Upholding Fiscal Discipline
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has commended the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for strengthening its financial position through improved revenue generation and prudent cost management. The Deputy Chairman of the committee, Rep. Saeed Musa Abdullahi, gave the commendation on Tuesday during the 2026 Revenue Monitoring Exercise with the Commission […]
SEC Clears 7 Fintech Firms for Regulatory Sandbox
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has admitted seven fintech and digital asset companies into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), granting them Approval-in-Principle to operate within its regulatory sandbox framework. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission says the move reflects its commitment to promoting financial innovation while ensuring investor […]
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 […]
Say No To Ponzi Investment Schemes, SEC Warns Nigerians
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing in unregistered online investment schemes promoted across social media platforms, cautioning that many operate as Ponzi schemes. In a public notice issued Thursday via its official X handle, the commission said it had observed a growing rise in fraudulent investment promotions […]
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 Orders Immediate Freeze of Terror-Linked Assets in Nigerian Capital Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed an immediate freeze on the assets of 13 individuals and entities recently linked to terrorism financing activities within the capital market. The directive, issued to all Capital Market Operators (CMOs), follows the designation of 10 individuals and three organizations on the Nigeria Sanctions […]
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 Sets Higher Capital Thresholds for Market Operators
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched the most significant revision of minimum capital requirements for capital market operators since 2015, in a move to strengthen market stability and protect investors. The new rules, outlined in a circular issued on January 16, 2026, give operators until June 30, 2027 to comply […]