SEC Unveils Major Reform to Boost Investor Confidence
Anietie Udobit, Abuja
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Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that the country’s capital market will officially transition to a T+1 settlement cycle beginning June 1, 2026.
The reform means stock market transactions will now be completed within one business day after trading, replacing the slower settlement framework previously in place.
Financial experts say the move aligns Nigeria with advanced global markets and is expected to improve efficiency, liquidity, transparency, and investor confidence.
The SEC noted that the transition forms part of broader reforms aimed at modernising Nigeria’s financial system and attracting greater foreign investment.
Market analysts believe faster settlement cycles reduce systemic risks and improve the speed of capital movement within the economy.
The development is also expected to strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness within Africa’s rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.
Investors and financial institutions have welcomed the announcement, describing it as a progressive step capable of enhancing trust in the Nigerian stock market.
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