Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has vowed to deal with Ponzi scheme operators in the country’s capital market. Director General of SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, stated that SEC would strengthen its regulatory framework to deal with bad eggs in the system and protect investors.

He added that SEC in year 2025 would make a conscious effort to boost trust in securities transactions, “For us, mainstreaming the Nigerian capital market into the economy is very vital”.

“Enforcement is the backbone of effective regulation. We are revamping our investigative processes to enhance efficiency and hold bad actors accountable more decisively.”

“Transparency is at the heart of investor confidence and capital markets. We will introduce measures to ensure greater visibility and trust in securities transactions.”