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This is to inform all stakeholders that as part of efforts to ensure investor protection while encouraging innovation in the conduct of securities business, the rules governing Crowdfunding business in Nigeria came into effect on the 21st day of January, 2021.

In line with the transitional provisions of the Rules, all persons/entities operating an investment crowdfunding portal/digital commodities investment platform prior to the commencement of the rules were expected to restructure all operations in accordance with the requirements of the rules and apply for registration not later than 90 days from the Effective Date.

While the transitional period elapsed on the 21^st day of April, 2021, the Commission hereby directs all existing investment crowdfunding portals/digital commodities investment platforms to note the requirements and eligibility criteria for raising funds through and/or operating a Crowdfunding Portal and comply with the registration requirements or cease operations by the 30^th of June, 2021, failing which the operations of such platform would be categorized as illegal and attract regulatory sanction as stipulated in the Rules.

Please click here to download a copy of the Rules.

All enquiries should be made to the Commission through the following channels

Email: sec@sec.gov.ng; registration@sec.gov.ng

Telephone – 094621100; 094621168

Social Media Handles –

Twitter – @SECNigeria; Instagram – @secnigeria;

Facebook – Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria

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Signed

Management