Nigeria Launches Capital Market Master Plan 2.0 for Growth

Nigeria is initiating the Nigeria Capital Market Master Plan 2.0, a ten-year strategic blueprint designed to enhance its capital market in alignment with Nigeria Agenda 2050 and the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030). The plan aims to grow the capital market from a baseline of N250 trillion to N750 trillion, contributing to the national goal of achieving a US$1 trillion economy by 2030.

The plan is set against a backdrop of favorable policy changes, including the unification of foreign exchange windows and the removal of distortionary subsidies. The Investments and Securities Act 2025 has expanded the mandate of the Securities and Exchange Commission, enabling systemic risk oversight and stronger regulation of digital assets.

The vision of the plan is to create a diverse, efficient, transparent, and innovative capital market that positions Nigeria as a regional financial hub. Key pillars include enhanced investor protection, improved market infrastructure, and a focus on cybersecurity and operational resilience.