Reps Praise SEC for Boosting Revenue, Upholding Fiscal Discipline
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has commended the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for strengthening its financial position through improved revenue generation and prudent cost management. The Deputy Chairman of the committee, Rep. Saeed Musa Abdullahi, gave the commendation on Tuesday during the 2026 Revenue Monitoring Exercise with the Commission […]
Finance Minister Seeks Commercial Tribunal for Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness, Mardiyyah Abubakar The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has proposed the establishment of a specialised Commercial Dispute Resolution Tribunal to speed up the resolution of business disputes and boost investor confidence in Nigeria. Speaking at the Second Biennial Conference of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria […]
Agama, Rwanda Signs Deal to Boost African Market Integration
By Oluwakemi Kindness Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called for deeper integration of African capital markets, urging countries across the continent to strengthen collaboration, drive cross-border investments, and unlock Africa’s economic potential through a unified financial ecosystem. He made the call came as SEC Nigeria and Rwanda’s Capital […]
SEC Adopts T+1 Settlement Cycle from June 1, 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a major reform in Nigeria’s capital market, introducing a T+1 settlement cycle for equities and commodities transactions effective June 1, 2026. The move is aimed at improving market efficiency, strengthening risk management, reducing counterpart exposure, and aligning Nigeria with global capital market standards. Final […]