The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is partnering with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to boost SMEs' access to market-based financing.Emomotimi Agama, SEC DG, disclosed this during a meeting in Abuja, … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader SEC, SMEDAN team up to unlock capital market access for SMEs By Busola Bamidele on April 16, 2025 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is partnering with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to boost SMEs' access to market-based financing. Emomotimi Agama, SEC DG, disclosed this during a meeting in Abuja, noting that SMEs make up over 90% of Nigeria's businesses but face major hurdles accessing affordable, long-term funds. He said SEC, through its Office of the SME-Based Assets (OSBA), is driving initiatives to connect SMEs with capital market funding options. Read also: SEC, SMEDAN team up to unlock capital market access for SMEs CVFF to boost indigenous fleet, reshape Nigeria's maritime industry—Oyetola FG launches 30MW power facility, begins nationwide clean energy project Sanwo-Olu endorses Avon Medical's new facility, backs healthcare investment NITDA partners with SeCDojo to boost Nigeria's cybersecurity capacity Agama revealed plans to co-host a National SME Capital Market Summit with SMEDAN later this year and deliver training on governance, compliance, and financing instruments. SMEDAN DG, Charles Odii, described the collaboration as a game-changer that would reshape SME financing in Nigeria.

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