The Director General of the Securities and Exce Commission, SEC, Emomotimi Agama, has said Nigeria’s capital market is increasingly embracing data, artificial intelligence, and technology driven regulation to improve investment decisions and attract both local and foreign investors.
Speaking at the FSDH Investor Conference 2026 in Lagos, Agama stated that the future of investing would be determined more by the quality of intelligence and data available to investors than by the amount of capital they possess.
According to a statement released by the SEC, Agama explained that the era of intelligent investing has already emerged globally, powered by artificial intelligence, real time analytics, distributed ledger technology, and algorithmic systems that are transforming investment pricing, allocation, and protection.
He noted that data driven systems are no longer only supporting investment decisions but are actively participating in them, creating a major shift in how modern financial markets operate.
Agama revealed that the SEC has launched one of the most extensive regulatory reform programmes in its history to ensure Nigeria remains competitive in the rapidly cing global investment environment.
He said the reforms are designed to create a modern market structure capable of supporting intelligent investing through faster settlement systems, tokenised securities, and stronger derivatives markets.
The SEC boss also disclosed that the commission is developing artificial intelligence governance frameworks for operators in the capital market. According to him, the frameworks will promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in algorithm based investment decisions.
He stressed that Nigerian investors deserve to understand not only the investment decisions made on their behalf but also the process and technology behind those decisions.
Agama further explained that intelligent investing must be inclusive and accessible to ordinary Nigerians. He said the SEC’s fintech and banking integration strategy is targeting about 20 million retail investors across the country.
According to him, technology driven investing tools have the potential to expand wealth creation opportunities for small businesses, artisans, and low income earners who were previously excluded from formal investment systems.
Industry experts believe the move could strengthen investor confidence, deepen financial inclusion, and position Nigeria’s capital market for greater global competitiveness.
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