SEC – City Business News

February 23, 2026 No Responses

SEC To Deepen Liquidity As Market Capitalisation Soars 125% To N123.9 Trillion

Nigeria’s capital market has recorded a remarkable 125 per cent growth in market capitalisation since April 2024, rising from about N55 trillion to over N123.93 trillion, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said.Agama...

February 13, 2026 No Responses

SEC, NOA Partner To Combat Ponzi Schemes, Boost Investor Education

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to collaborate with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to intensify public enlightenment efforts aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal investment schemes across the country.Director-Ge...

January 14, 2026 No Responses

IGP, SEC DG Reaffirm Commitment To Inter-Agency Collaboration

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday received the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, and members of his management team on a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Police Force Headqua...

January 2, 2026 No Responses

2026: SEC To Prioritise Mobilisation Of Long Term Funds, Others

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that it is prioritizing the mobilisation of long-term capital to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure and sectoral gaps while also streamlining regulatory frameworks and aggressively facilitating the issuance ...

December 22, 2025 No Responses

SEC Sets January 2026 Deadline For Operators’ Registration Renewal

By ebosele@hotmail.com. — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that capital market operators are required to renew their registration between January 1 and January 31, 2026.The Commission also disclosed plans to commence full electr...

December 14, 2025 No Responses

Stakeholders Task Regulators On ISA 2025 Implementation

President of the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN), Moses Igbrude, has emphasised the need for efficient and impartial implementation of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 to drive sustainable growth in the nation’s capital ma...

December 8, 2025 No Responses

FG, SEC, NGX Group Align On Unified Capital Gains Tax Reform

The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), marking a deliberate shift toward a more predictable and market-aligned rollout of the newly enacted Capital-Gains-Tax (CGT) provisions.The move follows extensive ...

December 4, 2025 No Responses

SEC To Unveil USSD Code, ISA Audio At Q4 CMC Meeting

By ebosele@hotmail.com. — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to unveil two innovative tools — a USSD service and “ISA Audio” — intended to broaden access to market information and boost investor engagement across Nigeria.City Bus...

November 27, 2025 No Responses

SEC Mandates ISA 2025 Full Compliance

By ebosele@hotmail.com. — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all Capital Market Operators (CMOs) to state their level of compliance and ensure that all tradable instruments are duly registered in line with the Investments and Secur...

November 14, 2025 No Responses

Nigeria Transitions To T+2 Settlement Cycle

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that the Nigerian capital market will officially migrate to a T+2 settlement cycle for equities transactions effective Friday, November 28, 2025 — a major step aimed at aligning the market with globa...

October 29, 2025 No Responses

Nestlé Nigeria Declared N72.5b Profit In NIne Months

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has released its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, showing a significant rebound in performance across all key indicators.According to the report, revenue grew by 33% to ₦884.5 billion, up from ₦665.3 billi...

October 17, 2025 No Responses

SEC, SMEDAN Partner To Boost SME Capital Market Access

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving access to long-term financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) th...

October 16, 2025 No Responses

SEC DG Highlights T+2 Settlement Cycle Benefits For Market Stability

The Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said that Nigeria’s transition to a T+2 settlement cycle in the capital market will significantly enhance market efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen investor confid...

October 8, 2025 No Responses

SEC: Non-Interest Capital Market In Nigeria Worth N1.6trillion

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed that Nigeria’s non-interest capital market is valued at N1.6 trillion.Dr Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of SEC, said this in Abuja on Tuesday at a pre-news conference in preparation for th...