Over N753bn raised in Commercial Paper issuance, says SEC DG

Nigeria’s capital market raised over N753bn through commercial paper issuances between April and October 2025, underscoring strong investor confidence and the resilience of the market, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said.

Agama, who disclosed this while delivering in an interview, noted that the funds supported short-term financing needs across key sectors of the economy.

“Commercial paper issuance remained vibrant, with over N753 billion raised to support short-term funding needs across diverse sec- tors, from manufacturing to energy and agriculture,” the SEC boss said.

He added that the debt market also recorded land- mark transactions, including the N500 billion Climate Funding Special Purpose Vehicle and the N200 billion Elektron Finance bond issuance, reflecting increasing appetite for infrastructure and sustainable finance investments.

The SEC DG explained that “These figures are not just numbers; they represent confidence in our regulatory framework and the resilience of our market architecture.”

According to him, the strong performance of the commercial paper segment formed part of broader capital-raising activities approved by the Commission across debt, equity and short-term instruments during the review period.

Agama explained further: “Since our last meeting, the Nigerian capital market has demonstrated remarkable depth and adaptability. Between April and October 2025, the Commission approved significant transactions across debt, equity, and commercial paper segments, underscoring the market’s capacity to mobilize capital for growth