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Nigeria's House of Representatives begins review of Trustee Investment Act

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The House of Representatives started efforts to repeal and re-enact Nigeria’s Trustee Investment Act, which was enacted in 1957. The proposed Trustee Investment Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, was scrutinized at a public hearing in Abuja. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas stated that the existing law is inadequate given changes in Nigeria’s economic structure and financial markets.

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Why it matters

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The legislative reform aims to expand investment opportunities for trustees and strengthen safeguards for beneficiaries. By replacing the existing legislation with a comprehensive framework, the bill seeks to align Nigeria’s trust investment structure with contemporary financial market realities.

The House of Representatives resumed plenary in Abuja and prioritized bills transmitted by President Tinubu.

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Who's involved

  • AbbasSpeaker of the House of Representatives, who led the effort to repeal the Act.
  • house of representativesLegislative body that began the process of repealing and re-enacting the Act.
  • NigeriaSovereign state where the legislative reform is being implemented.
  • Central Bank of NigeriaCentral bank that may need to adapt its oversight of financial institutions.
  • Securities and Exchange CommissionGovernment agency that may need to adapt its oversight framework to the new laws.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • NigeriaSpeculative

    Investment opportunities within Nigeria might expand due to the modernization of its financial framework.

  • Securities and Exchange CommissionSpeculative

    The Securities and Exchange Commission might need to adapt its oversight framework to the modernized trust investment laws.

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