SEC Mandates Compliance with Investment Securities Act 2025 for Nigerian Capital Market Operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Nigeria has directed capital market operators to achieve full compliance with the Investment Securities Act 2025 by January 2026. The Director-General of SEC, Dr.

Emomotimi Agama, emphasized the importance of compliance to ensure the market's tradable instruments are registered. The Act aims to innovate and protect Nigeria's capital market, replacing the 2007 Act with a forward-looking approach to address market challenges and align with global best practices.

The SEC's enhanced regulatory authority will improve market transparency, protect investors, and support capital formation.