SEC to Modernize Capital Market Curriculum with Focus on Cybersecurity, AI, and Fintech
Detailed Breakdown:
Curriculum Expansion to Address Emerging Trends
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its plan to expand Nigeria’s capital market education curriculum to include essential topics like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), financial technology, and more. This initiative is aimed at equipping students in Nigerian universities with the knowledge needed to keep pace with the rapidly evolving global financial landscape.
Formation of Curriculum Review Committee
Dr. Emomotimi Agama, SEC’s Director-General, highlighted the commission’s efforts to adapt the curriculum, acknowledging the need for education on these modern developments. To spearhead this update, a committee has been formed, chaired by Professor Uche Uwaleke, a renowned professor of Capital Market Studies at Nasarawa State University.
Goals and Scope of Curriculum Review
The committee’s mandate includes reviewing the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) existing curriculum on securities and investment management to incorporate topics like the non-interest capital market, commodities ecosystem, derivatives, and sustainable finance. The SEC also aims to expand the “Introduction to Cryptocurrency” section to reflect current trends, emphasizing the importance of capital market literacy among Nigerian students.
Notable Committee Members
The committee consists of academics and SEC officials, including Prof. Augustine Agom (Ahmadu Bello University), Prof. Seth Akutson (Kaduna State University), Prof. Chuke Nwude (University of Nigeria, Nsukka), and Dr. Akeem Oyewole (Marble Capital Ltd.), alongside other key SEC representatives.
Enhancing Capital Market Awareness
Prof. Uwaleke underscored the need for stronger capital market literacy within academic environments, citing a relatively shallow retail investor base in Nigeria. By focusing on tertiary institutions, the SEC aims to increase awareness and attract young investors to Nigeria’s capital market.
This curriculum modernization aligns with the SEC’s broader vision of establishing Nigeria as a leading capital market through knowledge superiority and educational initiatives.
Detailed Breakdown:
Curriculum Expansion to Address Emerging Trends
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its plan to expand Nigeria’s capital market education curriculum to include essential topics like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), financial technology, and more. This initiative is aimed at equipping students in Nigerian universities with the knowledge needed to keep pace with the rapidly evolving global financial landscape.
Formation of Curriculum Review Committee
Dr. Emomotimi Agama, SEC’s Director-General, highlighted the commission’s efforts to adapt the curriculum, acknowledging the need for education on these modern developments. To spearhead this update, a committee has been formed, chaired by Professor Uche Uwaleke, a renowned professor of Capital Market Studies at Nasarawa State University.
Goals and Scope of Curriculum Review
The committee’s mandate includes reviewing the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) existing curriculum on securities and investment management to incorporate topics like the non-interest capital market, commodities ecosystem, derivatives, and sustainable finance. The SEC also aims to expand the “Introduction to Cryptocurrency” section to reflect current trends, emphasizing the importance of capital market literacy among Nigerian students.
Notable Committee Members
The committee consists of academics and SEC officials, including Prof. Augustine Agom (Ahmadu Bello University), Prof. Seth Akutson (Kaduna State University), Prof. Chuke Nwude (University of Nigeria, Nsukka), and Dr. Akeem Oyewole (Marble Capital Ltd.), alongside other key SEC representatives.
Enhancing Capital Market Awareness
Prof. Uwaleke underscored the need for stronger capital market literacy within academic environments, citing a relatively shallow retail investor base in Nigeria. By focusing on tertiary institutions, the SEC aims to increase awareness and attract young investors to Nigeria’s capital market.
This curriculum modernization aligns with the SEC’s broader vision of establishing Nigeria as a leading capital market through knowledge superiority and educational initiatives.