The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it will begin a one-business-day settlement cycle (T+1) for equities and commodities transactions in Nigeria’s capital market from June 1, 2026. The move will replace the current two-day settlement system, the commission announced in a statement on Tuesday, May 19. It noted that the new framework is part …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in illegal online schemes widely promoted on social media, stating that many of them exhibit signs of Ponzi and other prohibited investment operations. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the Commission said it had observed “the increasing promotion of unregistered online investment …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled an ambitious push to anchor Nigeria’s capital market on data, artificial intelligence and technology-driven regulation, saying the shift is critical to attracting domestic and foreign investment. The Director-General of SEC, Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this on Wednesday at the FSDH Investor Conference 2026 in Lagos, where he outlined …
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has said Nigeria’s capital market is yet to unlock its full potential, calling for urgent collaboration among regulators, investors and issuers to drive sustainable growth and global competitiveness. Speaking at the Emerging Africa Capital Limited Investor Summit & Awards, Agama said while recent reforms …
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Emomotimi Agama, has been re-elected as Vice Chair of the Africa/Middle-East Regional Committee of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) for a second term covering 2026–2028. The SEC disclosed the development in a statement issued Tuesday, March 24, noting that the appointment was confirmed …
