The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a spoken-word rendition of the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, in a new push to expand public understanding of Nigeria’s capital market regulations.
The initiative, unveiled in Abuja, is part of the Commission’s broader market-literacy drive aimed at making regulatory information more accessible, especially to young people and underserved groups with limited exposure to formal financial education.
According to the SEC, the spoken-word adaptation transforms key provisions of the Act into a simplified, engaging audio format designed to demystify investment rules, investor protection measures and market-conduct requirements.
Director-General of the Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, said the effort reflects the regulator’s commitment to bridging the knowledge gap that often prevents retail investors from fully participating in the capital market.
“We must ensure that Nigerians understand the laws that protect them. By presenting the ISA 2025 in a more relatable form, we are bringing the market closer to the people,” he said.
Agama added that financial literacy remains a core pillar of the Commission’s regulatory agenda, noting that innovative communication tools are necessary to reach a digitally active and culturally diverse population.
The SEC said the spoken-word project will be distributed through radio, digital platforms, community outreach programmes and partnerships with youth-led organisations.
The Commission expects the initiative to strengthen investor confidence, reduce market abuses and support the inclusion goals of the 10-year Capital Market Master Plan.
Market analysts have welcomed the development, describing it as an unconventional but timely move to expand regulatory awareness in a period of rising interest in retail investment, crowdfunding, digital assets and collective investment schemes.
The SEC said additional audio-visual materials will be released in local languages as part of ongoing efforts to deepen understanding of the market and promote safe investment practices nationwide.
