Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has officially launched a redesigned website for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a major step in the digital transformation of the Nigerian capital market. The unveiling happened during the latest Capital Market Committee meeting, a key gathering of stakeholders focused on improving the country’s investment space.
Edun, who was represented by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, said the new SEC digital platform is designed to improve transparency, boost investor confidence, and make Nigeria’s financial market more efficient and easier to access. He noted that the upgrade is in line with the federal government’s plan to modernise the financial sector and create a stronger environment that supports innovation, economic growth, and inclusion.
“This digital platform is part of our broader commitment to modernise the financial sector and create an enabling environment that supports growth, innovation, and inclusion,” Edun said.
The newly launched website includes improved user experience, stronger security features, and updated tools to help investors, market operators, and issuers gain better access to important regulatory information and market data. It is also expected to support easier compliance with market rules and help increase participation from both local and international investors.
The Director-General of the SEC, Mr. Emomotimi Agama, who also spoke at the event, said the new website aligns with the Commission’s mission to improve investor education, increase transparency, and raise the overall efficiency of capital market operations in Nigeria.
Agama explained that the website is just one part of a larger plan by the SEC to deepen digital engagement with market participants. According to him, the Commission has introduced other digital tools to support financial literacy and data collection, such as educational podcasts and electronic surveys aimed at understanding how market players are adopting technology.
The SEC also announced that it has formed an implementation team to handle the rollout of the newly passed Investments and Securities Act 2025. The team will be responsible for ensuring that the law achieves its main goals, including protecting investors and promoting fair, efficient, and transparent markets.
Market experts welcomed the new digital initiatives by the SEC and the Ministry of Finance, saying they will help position Nigeria as a competitive investment destination in Africa and beyond. They believe that improving technology in capital market regulation will not only attract more investors but also help Nigeria keep pace with international standards in financial governance and market transparency.
Over the past few years, there have been calls for Nigerian regulators to embrace more digital solutions, especially as global financial markets move towards automation and real-time access to data. With this website launch, many believe the SEC has taken an important step in the right direction.
The SEC’s efforts come at a time when Nigeria is looking to improve its investment climate and raise capital to support national development. By improving access to reliable market information and simplifying regulatory processes through digital tools, the Commission aims to build investor trust and increase participation in the capital market, especially among retail investors and young professionals.
