The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out sweeping reforms to modernise Nigeria’s capital market, enhance investor confidence, and advance digital adoption across the sector.
Director-General Dr. Emomotimi Agama announced the measures at the 2025 Capital Market Committee meeting, confirming Nigeria’s transition toward a faster T+1—and eventually T+0—trade settlement cycle. He said the recent shift from T+3 to T+2 for equities is already strengthening liquidity and reducing risk across all major exchanges.
Agama highlighted key market gains since May, including Nigeria’s improved sovereign credit rating, exit from the FATF grey list, and easing inflation now at 16.05%—the lowest since March 2025. Capital-raising activities also surged, with landmark deals like the N500bn Climate Funding SPV and N200bn Elektron Finance bond.
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Despite a record market dip in November, driven by profit-taking and policy concerns, the DG said modest recovery has begun following government assurances.
To expand financial inclusion, SEC is integrating capital market studies into secondary schools and supporting SME-focused programmes in universities. The Commission is also strengthening non-interest finance, advancing commodity and derivatives market reforms, and automating operator services through its Digital Transformation Portal.
Agama emphasised that technology adoption must remain ethical, secure, and investor-centric as SEC works toward an innovation-driven, resilient market.
