NUC Unveil Revised Curriculum to Promote Financial Literacy and Investment Education Nationwide

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to promote financial and investment education across universities in Nigeria. The collaboration aims to enhance students’ understanding of finance, investment, and capital market principles as part of the national drive to build a financially literate generation.

Speaking during the official handover of the reviewed Securities and Investment Management curriculum in Abuja on Tuesday, SEC Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, described the initiative as a landmark effort to equip young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills required to make informed financial decisions. The revised curriculum, developed by experts from the capital market and academia, marks a significant step toward deepening financial literacy and inclusion nationwide.

Agama emphasised that financial literacy is not just an academic subject but a vital life skill for navigating today’s complex economy. He explained that the SEC–NUC collaboration reflects a shared vision to integrate financial education from primary to tertiary levels, with pilot projects already recording success in Nasarawa and Ibadan. According to him, early exposure to concepts such as saving, investing, and budgeting will help develop responsible and confident citizens capable of contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic growth.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the SEC Curriculum Review Committee, Professor Uche Uwaleke, noted that the revised curriculum was updated to reflect global market trends and includes a foundational capital market course for first-year university students. He said the committee’s recommendations extend to all tertiary institutions, including polytechnics and colleges of education, to ensure widespread investment awareness and financial discipline. Uwaleke added that the review process, which involved extensive stakeholder engagement, represents a major milestone toward creating a financially savvy and globally competitive Nigerian workforce.