The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Nigeria’s capital market infrastructure, is set to host its second stakeholder webinar on the transition to the T+2 settlement cycle, themed “Trade Associations Roundtable: Ensuring Stakeholder Readiness for T+2 Settlement.” The webinar will hold virtually via zoom on Tuesday, 15 October 2025 at 10:00 AM.
This second webinar builds on the momentum of the first, reinforcing CSCS’s commitment to engaging stakeholders and ensuring the smooth transition of Nigeria’s capital market from the current T+3 settlement cycle to T+2 in line with global best practices.
Haruna Jalo-Waziri, MD/CEO of CSCS Plc stated “The transition to T+2 settlement is not just a regulatory milestone—it represents a collective achievement for our market. At CSCS, we recognize that the success of this transition depends on shared understanding and readiness across all stakeholder groups. This second webinar is part of our commitment to continuous engagement, ensuring that every participant in the value chain is equipped and aligned for a smooth and efficient implementation.”
The event will feature remarks from top industry leaders, including Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Temi Popoola, Chairman, CSCS Plc, and Haruna Jalo-Waziri, MD/CEO, CSCS Plc. They will be joined by key representatives from market trade associations who will share perspectives on industry preparedness.
Confirmed speakers include Samuel Onukwue, Chairman, Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON), Babatunde Majiyagbe, President, Association of Asset Custodians of Nigeria (AACN), and Seyi Owoturo, President/Chairman of Council, Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ICMR).
The interactive session will feature a robust Q&A segment to enable participants engage directly with industry leaders and clarify operational adjustments required for the T+2 transition.
Through initiatives such as this webinar, CSCS continues to demonstrate its leadership in driving operational efficiency, market development, and alignment with international standards, ensuring that Nigeria’s capital market remains resilient and globally competitive.
Registration for the webinar is now open via this Zoom link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SmYcLLGfRE6V2U4DTg-VDA
About CSCS
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) is a Public Limited Company with a diversified shareholder base, including the Nigerian Exchange Group, some of the largest banks in Nigeria, private equity firms, investment banks and other corporate and individual shareholders. With over two decades of operation, serving as the Central Securities Depository for the Nigerian Capital Market, CSCS has been pivotal to the growth and transformation of the capital market, including its audacious full dematerialization of share certificates and shortening of the settlement cycle in the capital market.
CSCS serves as the Central Depository for Equities, Commercial Papers, Corporate Bonds, Sub-National Bonds, certain Sovereign Bonds (such as the FGN Sukuk and the FGN Savings Bond), Equity-traded Funds, Real estate Investment Trusts, Mutual funds and Commodities. CSCS is licensed and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The activities of CSCS are governed by the Investment and Securities Act 2007, the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004, and the SEC Rules.
Leveraging digital technologies, CSCS serves its participants, institutional investors, and retail investors through varying channels, including its web portal, www.cscs.ng; online and mobile applications; web chatbot; Data Exchange platforms; and customer service call center, 070 CALL CSCS—070022552727 or 01 448 0500, amongst others.
