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Cryptocurrency Fraud In Nigeria: Legal Remedies For Victims Under The ISA 2025
Nigeria's cryptocurrency market has long operated in a legal grey area, but the enactment of the Investments and Securities Act 2025 marks a turning point. For the first time, digital and virtual assets are expressly recognised within the country's securities regulatory framework, bringing clarity to their legal status and placing qualifying activities under the supervision of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Nigeria Finance
Syntegral Legal Practice
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Regulatory Update: Sec Issues Circular On Revised Minimum Capital (Mc) For Regulated Capital Market Entities
On 16th January 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) released Circular Number 26-1 on the revision of Minimum Capital (MC) applicable to all categories of regulated capital market entities and this Circular seeks to strengthen market resilience, enhance investor protection, align capital adequacy with the evolving risk profile of market activities, and ensure that regulated entities possess sufficient financial capacity to discharge their obligations in a sustainable manner.
Nigeria Finance
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Revised Minimum Capital Requirements: Compliance, Penalties, And Opportunities For Capital Market Operators
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced revised minimum capital requirements for capital market operators, creating new compliance obligations and potential penalties for firms operating in the securities industry. This regulatory update affects various market participants including broker-dealers, investment advisers, and other licensed entities who must now assess their capital adequacy and plan for compliance within specified timelines.
Nigeria Finance
AP
Advocaat Law Practice
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FinTech Licence Revocations And Crypto Dispute Resolution: Regulatory Pressure And Emerging Conflict Mechanisms In Nigeria
Nigeria's FinTech and cryptocurrency sectors face intensified regulatory scrutiny as the Central Bank of Nigeria and Securities and Exchange Commission adopt assertive enforcement measures, leading to licence revocations and operational restrictions. How are these regulatory pressures reshaping the digital asset landscape, and what dispute resolution mechanisms are emerging to address conflicts in this evolving ecosystem?
Nigeria Technology
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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