Nigeria’s capital market now faces a major shake-up following mandatory minimum capital requirements set for market entities. Not only will the move see market operators outpace their peers in other African countries, but it will also trigger survival of the fittest. On January 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced new minimum capital …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on Nigerian civil servants to leverage opportunities in the capital market as a pathway to wealth creation, financial security and deeper participation in national economic growth. The Director-General of the SEC, Emomotimi Agama, made the call during a strategic engagement with the Head of Service of the …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said it will intensify enforcement actions in 2026 following the enactment of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 to strengthen investor protection and market integrity. The SEC Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, said in a statement on Sunday, while outlining the Commission’s regulatory priorities. He noted that the ISA …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that it would focus on mobilising long-term capital to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure gaps, streamline regulations, and promote innovative financial instruments that drive investment into productive sectors. The SEC Director General, Emomotimi Agama, said in a New Year's Message on Thursday. Specifically, he said the commission would facilitate the …
Nigeria is moving towards a T+1 (trade date plus one day) settlement cycle and will eventually settle for a T+0 cycle, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move is part of a series of wide-ranging reforms the SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama hinted at during the second Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting for …
The Nigerian capital market will officially transition to a T+2 settlement cycle for equities transactions from Friday, November 28, 2025, to align with global best practices and enhance market efficiency. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this in a statement by its Head of External Relations, Efe Ebelo, on Thursday, November 13. According to …
The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) real estate investment fund (MREIF) series 2 has been listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The listing was commemorated with a closing gong ceremony at the NGX and in attendance was Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun. In a statement on Tuesday, November …
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has asked stockbrokers to do more to promote the Nigerian capital market's sustainability. He gave the charge at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) in Abuja. He pointed out that stockbrokers and other market operators have a critical …
Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has grown to a valuation of over ₦1.6 trillion, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Its Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, hinted at this during a joint press briefing in Abuja ahead of the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF), scheduled to be held in Lagos on November 4 …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advised graduating Cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to explore the various investment opportunities available in the capital market to create wealth. Director General of the Commission, Emomotimi Agama, gave this advice at the 23rd Convocation Lecture in honour of graduating cadets of 72 Regular Course and …
