Constitutional Powers Of EFCC In Focus (Video)

Nigeria's Electoral Act, 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to the country's electoral framework, including mandatory digital membership registers, biometric voter accreditation, and restrictions on judicial intervention in party affairs. What constitutional tensions and practical challenges do these innovations present as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections?

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced four key instruments to strengthen Nigeria’s cloud governance, digital infrastructure, and investment landscape: the National Cloud Computing Guideline 2026, National Cloud Technical Guideline 2026, National Digital Infrastructure Assurance Framework (NDIAF), and National Cloud Investment Strategy. The Guidelines, signed by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, on 4 August 2026, are scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027.1

The law-making process in Nigeria is a complex, multi-stage constitutional mechanism designed to ensure that legislation is subjected to rigorous deliberation, democratic scrutiny, and executive oversight before it acquires the force of law.

On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") announced Nigeria has been removed from its Grey List1 . Today's publication is a follow-up to TEMPLARS' publication on 31 May 2023 further to Nigeria's addition to the Grey List which can be read HERE.

The transformation of Nigeria's Shippers' Council into the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency represents the culmination of nearly five decades of port reform, driven by sustained advocacy and litigation. This article examines how Dr. Olisa Agbakoba's regulatory campaign, executive action, and landmark maritime litigation shaped the creation of an independent economic regulator for Nigerian ports, while exploring the complex jurisdictional relationship between NPERA and the Nigerian Ports Authority.

Nigeria's new National Identity Management Commission Act 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to the country's digital identity infrastructure, making the National Identification Number mandatory for essential services while designating NIMC as the nation's Root Certificate Authority. The legislation imposes significantly harsher penalties for identity offences and reconstitutes NIMC's governance structure, but questions remain about data protection safeguards and the concentration of power within a single ins

Nigeria has emerged as a critical hub for venture capital and corporate expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet success hinges on understanding the complex regulatory framework introduced by CAMA 2020...

Does the adoption of Sharia law in twelve northern Nigerian states signal a transformation into an Islamic state, or does Nigeria's Constitution provide sufficient safeguards to maintain its secular, multi-religious foundation? This analysis examines the legal framework governing Sharia's application, exploring the constitutional boundaries that restrict its scope to Muslim citizens in personal and civil matters while preserving religious freedom for all Nigerians.

Understanding the regulatory framework surrounding Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) is crucial for companies operating in Nigeria's financial and business sectors. This publication examines the legal definition of PEPs under Nigerian law, identifies who qualifies for this designation, and outlines the enhanced due diligence obligations that financial institutions and businesses must implement when dealing with these high-risk individuals.

Nigeria's investment landscape requires navigating multiple sector-specific regulators beyond initial company incorporation. Which regulatory bodies must foreign and local investors engage across agriculture, energy...