Nigeria: SEC Says 2025 Compliance Summit Will Spotlight Technology-Driven Oversight

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has underscored the growing need for technology-enabled compliance across Nigeria’s capital market as it prepares for the SEC/Nigerian Capital Market Institute Compliance Summit 2025.

The regulator said the Lagos-based summit—scheduled for next week—builds on the momentum of the 2024 edition and will focus on embedding innovation-led regulatory practices that address emerging risks while supporting a rapidly evolving market architecture.

Held under the theme “Innovation and Compliance – Balancing Risks and Opportunities,” the conference will bring together capital market operators, self-regulatory organisations, FinTech leaders, regulators, and compliance professionals to explore risk-based, data-driven approaches to market oversight.

Given their critical role in safeguarding market integrity, the SEC expects robust participation from compliance officers across the industry.

According to the Commission, the forum will spotlight compliance strategies that strengthen regulatory efficiency, deepen dialogue on beneficial ownership transparency, and enhance customer due diligence frameworks.
It will also highlight the importance of RegTech, data analytics, and real-time transaction monitoring, especially as technology reshapes market operations.

The SEC added that the summit will emphasise stronger board and executive engagement in shaping compliance culture, as well as enhanced public–private collaboration to sustain Nigeria’s progress in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing.

The event will feature expert-led sessions on evolving regulatory expectations, including compliance obligations under the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, and how market participants can adapt to the shifting enforcement landscape.

As digital innovation accelerates—driven by Virtual Asset Service Providers, FinTech platforms, and expanding digital infrastructure—the Commission said the forum will serve as a critical platform for consensus building, knowledge sharing, and practical guidance on integrating advanced compliance tools.

It will also outline both near-term and long-term implementation strategies for the new law, helping institutions identify gaps, strengthen governance, and align compliance frameworks with emerging global standards.