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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is partnering with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to develop a robust non-interest mortgage (NIM) ecosystem to tackle the country’s housing deficit. The partnership was unveiled at a high-level meeting in Abuja on Friday, November 14. It seeks to create and regulate viable, Sharia-compliant financing …

Left to Right:Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Shehu Usman Osidi, during a meeting in Abuja, Friday, November 14, 2025.

By Esther Ososanya  The federal government has reaffirmed its resolve to tackle Nigeria’s escalating housing deficit through a bold shift towards sustainable urban development, environmental accountability, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The latest commitment was echoed at the Future Conference 2025, which was held in Abuja with the theme, “Sustainable Cities, The Future of Housing.” The high-level …

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