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PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS THE INVESTMENT AND SECURITIES ACT 2025 INTO LAW

by | Apr 7, 2025 | Insight | 0 comments

In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s capital market, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025(the “Act”) into law on March 29, 2025. The Act replaces the ISA 2007 and introduces far reaching reforms aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s investment framework.

This landmark legislation aimed at bringing the Nigerian capital market at par with its global competitors introduces a more robust legal framework to enhance market transparency, improve regulatory oversight, strengthen investor protectionand promote economic growth by attracting both local and foreign investments, thus, ensuring that Nigeria’s capital market remains resilient and competitive in the global financial ecosystem.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ACT

Some of the key provisions of the new legislation include:

1. Enhanced Regulatory Powers for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): The Act amplifies the SEC’s authority, aligning it with international standards set by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). This ensures Nigeria retains its “Signatory A” status under IOSCO’s Enhanced Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (EMMoU).
2. Classification of Securities Exchanges: The Actintroduces a dual classification system for securities exchanges:
• Composite Exchanges: Platforms where all categories of securities and products can be listed and traded.
• Non-composite Exchanges: Exchanges focusing on a singular type of security or product.

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