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Tinubu’s $1 Trillion Economy Plan Gets a Boost

By Achimi Muktar

Nigeria’s path to a $1 trillion economy just got a major push with the newly amended Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, a landmark law designed to reshape the country’s financial landscape. The Act, which was recently signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is being hailed as a game-changer, setting the legal foundation for a stronger capital market, digital assets regulation, and an end to Ponzi schemes.

According to Senator Osita Izunaso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market and sponsor of the bill, this sweeping reform is the catalyst needed to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Izunaso emphasized that the law is a holistic overhaul of the outdated 2007 Investment and Securities Act, aligning Nigeria’s financial sector with modern global standards.

A New Dawn for Crypto and Digital Assets

One of the biggest revelations? Cryptocurrency and digital assets are now officially recognized as securities in Nigeria. This marks a historic shift for a country where crypto trading has been operating in legal grey areas for years. By giving digital assets legal recognition, the law provides a structured framework for investments, reducing risks and boosting investor confidence in blockchain-based finance.

No More Ponzi Schemes

For years, fraudulent Ponzi schemes have preyed on unsuspecting Nigerians, promising unrealistic returns and crashing overnight. With the ISA 2025, these scams will now face stricter regulations and legal repercussions. The law enhances the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ability to crack down on illegal investment schemes, ensuring a safer financial environment for millions of Nigerians.

Tinubu’s $1 Trillion Economy Vision—How This Law Fits In

During his 2023 presidential campaign, President Tinubu promised to build a $1 trillion GDP economy by 2030. Achieving this ambitious goal requires a vibrant capital market, increased foreign investment, and confidence in Nigeria’s financial system—all areas where the ISA 2025 is expected to make a significant impact.

By fostering innovation in digital finance, tightening investment regulations, and improving capital market efficiency, the Act provides the legal backbone for economic expansion.

What’s Next?

With the ISA 2025 now in place, financial experts predict a wave of new investment opportunities in Nigeria, particularly in fintech, cryptocurrency, and capital markets. However, the real test will be in implementation—will regulators enforce the law effectively, and will investors respond with confidence?

One thing is certain: Nigeria’s financial landscape is entering a new era—and the world is watching.