Higher capital thresholds and new VASP licences: Key takeaways from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s January 2026 circular

Introduction In January 2026, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (the “Commission”) of Nigeria issued a circular that significantly read more Higher capital thresholds and new VASP licences: Key takeaways from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s January 2026 circular


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