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Nigeria SEC Establishes T+1 Settlement Deadline for Capital Markets
The Nigerian SEC has mandated a 5:00 p.m. settlement deadline for eligible trades under its existing T+1 cycle, warning that non-compliant operators will face formal default procedures.
August 13, 2026
SEC Mandates Asset Freezes for Entities Linked to ISIS
Nigeria's SEC has ordered capital market operators to freeze all assets and report any financial links related to an individual and three firms sanctioned for ISIS ties.
August 13, 2026
SEC Initiates Nationwide Drive to Reclaim Forgotten Dividends and Estates
The SEC has started a national campaign to help Nigerians recover unclaimed dividends and inherited assets, aiming to reduce dormant holdings in the capital market.
August 10, 2026
SEC Initiates Nationwide Campaign to Retrieve Unclaimed Dividends
The SEC has started a national campaign to help beneficiaries claim inherited assets and unclaimed dividends by providing education on probate and documentation processes.
August 6, 2026
Ethical and Legal Scrutiny Surround Trump Media’s Fast-Access Data Service
Trump Media & Technology Group is facing legal and ethical criticism over its new Truth API service, which sells high-speed access to market-moving posts from Truth Social.
August 4, 2026
Nigeria’s SEC launches digital registration system for capital market operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a fully digital registration portal to modernize market operations and improve regulatory speed for existing capital market operators in Nigeria.
July 29, 2026
National Assembly Praises SEC for Financial Discipline and Revenue Gains
The National Assembly has commended the Securities and Exchange Commission for its improved revenue generation and prudent financial management, challenging the agency to surpass its 2026 growth targets.
July 29, 2026
National Assembly supports SEC’s push for financial stability
The National Assembly has endorsed the Securities and Exchange Commission's strategies to improve fiscal sustainability, while the regulator pushes to exceed its 2026 revenue targets.
July 28, 2026
President Tinubu Issues Directive to Oversee Cryptocurrency and Virtual Assets
President Bola Tinubu has implemented a new executive order to coordinate the regulation of virtual assets in Nigeria, led by the CBN, SEC, and NRS to combat fraud and improve oversight.
July 17, 2026
SEC Launches Nationwide Initiative to Retrieve Unclaimed Dividends
The SEC has started a nationwide campaign to help Nigerians recover unclaimed dividends and capital market funds, beginning with an educational town hall in Lagos.
July 17, 2026