SEC Eyes $500 Billion from Dormant Commodities & Minerals!
The capital market may soon become the powerhouse of Nigeria’s economic transformation — and here’s why!
️ At a national workshop of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, announced a bold vision to unlock over $500 billion tied up in dormant agricultural and mineral assets.
The Plan?
Transform commodities and warehouse receipts into tradable securities — creating new investment opportunities, deepening market activities, and helping Nigeria diversify away from oil dependency.
Backed by the New Investments and Securities Act (2025):
“This Act isn’t just an update — it’s a revolution,” says Dr. Agama.
“It dismantles legacy constraints, embeds global best practices, and positions our capital market as the engine room for national prosperity.”
Key highlights:
$500bn worth of dormant assets to be formalised
Focus on agricultural and solid mineral sectors
Greater investor protection & fraud crackdown
Compensation for losses from revoked licenses
Bold target: Help Nigeria achieve a $1 trillion economy
Lesson for the Day
The real wealth of a nation often lies in what’s overlooked. Nigeria’s idle farmlands, silos, and mineral deposits may become tomorrow’s hottest investment frontier.
As investors, this is a call to start watching the commodities space and positioning early. It’s not just about oil anymore — it’s about cocoa, rice, lithium, granite, and beyond.
The capital market may soon become the powerhouse of Nigeria’s economic transformation — and here’s why!
️ At a national workshop of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, announced a bold vision to unlock over $500 billion tied up in dormant agricultural and mineral assets.
The Plan?
Transform commodities and warehouse receipts into tradable securities — creating new investment opportunities, deepening market activities, and helping Nigeria diversify away from oil dependency.
Backed by the New Investments and Securities Act (2025):
“This Act isn’t just an update — it’s a revolution,” says Dr. Agama.
“It dismantles legacy constraints, embeds global best practices, and positions our capital market as the engine room for national prosperity.”
Key highlights:
$500bn worth of dormant assets to be formalised Focus on agricultural and solid mineral sectors Greater investor protection & fraud crackdown Compensation for losses from revoked licenses Bold target: Help Nigeria achieve a $1 trillion economyLesson for the Day
The real wealth of a nation often lies in what’s overlooked. Nigeria’s idle farmlands, silos, and mineral deposits may become tomorrow’s hottest investment frontier.
As investors, this is a call to start watching the commodities space and positioning early. It’s not just about oil anymore — it’s about cocoa, rice, lithium, granite, and beyond.