SEC launches savings scheme to broaden Nigerians’ capital-market participation
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission introduced a National Savings Scheme for groups including traders, farmers and young graduates, with investments managed by registered fund managers.
- Publish date: 2026-10-20
- Category: Standards & Policy
- Original source: Nairametrics
- Reading time: 1 min read
SEC launches savings scheme to broaden Nigerians’ capital-market participation
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission introduced a National Savings Scheme for groups including traders, farmers and young graduates, with investments managed by registered fund managers.
The scheme was announced alongside the 2026–2036 capital-market master plan and has a legal basis under the Investments and Securities Act 2025. Its stated aim is to channel savings into capital-market investments.