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2025-12-22
Documents reviewed by TheCable indicate the SEC will begin electronic receipt and processing of applications in Q1 2026 as it enforces a January renewal deadline for market operators.
The shift is expected to reduce manual bottlenecks, shorten processing timelines, and improve transparency for regulated firms.
If successful, the change could improve investor confidence by making compliance more predictable and less relationship-driven.
TheCable reported SEC will commence “electronic receipt and processing of applications” in Q1 2026. BusinessDay reinforced the renewal timeline, stating operators should renew “from January 1 to 31, 2026.”
Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s capital market needs both speed and trust. Watch for portal launch dates, clear fees, and published service-level timelines that reduce discretionary delays.
Source: TheCable — December 22, 2025 (https://www.thecable.ng/sec-issues-deadline-for-capital-market-operators-to-renew-registration/)
TheCable 2025-12-22
