When Banking Power Meets Political Money: Questions Nigeria Must Ask

THISDAYLIVE | 19-09-2026 05:22pm |

As Nigeria's 2027 presidential election approaches, attention is turning to the integrity of the country's financial and electoral systems. The Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 prohibits insider dealing, with penalties including fines of at least N10 million or four times the profit gained, plus imprisonment of at least five years. Public commentary has raised questions about whether financial institutions or their executives could be used as vehicles for unverified activities. The article examines the legal frameworks governing both securities markets and political campaign financing.

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