In a detailed legal review, Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCIArb (U.K.), breaks down the far-reaching reforms introduced by Nigeria’s new Investment and Securities Act 2025, signed into law on March 31, 2025.
Nigeria’s capital market enters a transformative era as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally enacts the Investment and Securities Act 2025, repealing the 2007 version.
Legal expert Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCIArb (U.K.), in his article Understanding the Investment and Securities Act 2025, offers a rich analysis of the law’s provisions and implications.
According to Atoyebi, the Act integrates nearly two decades of global financial reforms, aligning Nigeria’s regulatory framework with international best practices.
The law strengthens the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) oversight functions, formalizes rules for digital assets, enhances investor protections, and provides sharper enforcement tools to tackle financial infractions.
He describes the Act as a timely response to the evolving global financial landscape, especially with the rise of fintech and digital markets, adding that it offers fresh opportunities for both local and foreign investment.
The article is guided by the maxim “Lex Prospicit, Non Respicit” — the law looks forward, not backward — highlighting the forward-thinking nature of the legislation.
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