It is no longer news that the football community was jolted with the news of the death of prolific Argentine striker, Emiliano Sala, who was involved in a plane crash en route Cardiff, Wales from Nantes in France...

The construction and infrastructure industry is a cornerstone of economic development in Nigeria, driving growth, creating jobs, and enhancing the quality of life for citizens.

It is indeed common knowledge that there is a contagious virus spreading fast across the world today. The Corona virus also known as COVID-19 began in China towards the end of 2019 and quickly spread across the world...

On 7th August 2020, Nigeria's long anticipated Companies and Allied Matters Act, the Act became operative. The Act has been lauded for its introduction of a number of provisions which ...

The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes significant changes to Nigeria's regulatory framework for oil spill management and environmental compliance. What new enforcement powers will NOSDRA gain, and how will financial and criminal consequences for non-compliance by operators and facility owners be strengthened?

The Court of Appeal has reversed the decision of the Federal High Court ("FHC") in Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc ("Stanbic") v Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) & Anor (2015)

Nigeria remains one of the most strategically significant M&A markets on the African continent. With Africa’s largest economy, a population exceeding 220 million, and sectors ranging from upstream petroleum to high-growth fintech, the country consistently draws foreign acquirers looking for scale and first-mover advantage.

As stated in our previous Newsletter – Timeline for treating unissued share capital extended by the CAC – by virtue of Regulation 13 of the Companies Regulations 2021...

Technology continues to im on the world of business, allowing innovators and disruptors to flip the on typical business processes. This revolution has also found its way into the system of contracting between parties...

The Federal Government through the Minister for Trade, Investment and Industry recently suspended the Codes of Corporate Governance issued by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria pending when some queries raised are answered.

Startup financing in Nigeria continues to evolve as the country remains one of Africa's four major startup markets, yet early-stage fundraising presents persistent challenges around valuation, particularly for companies without established revenue or market comparables. This analysis examines how hybrid instruments like SAFEs can address the practical and legal complexities founders face when raising capital before achieving operational maturity.

When a company's assets are systematically stripped before creditors can enforce their rights, a critical legal question emerges: can creditors pursue independent claims against those responsible...

The traditional approach to corporate insolvency in Nigeria, which focused on liquidation and winding-up, has undergone a significant shift with the enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.

As we venture into the boundless expanse of the cosmos, it's a reminder that space law is pivotal in charting the course of this celestial frontier.

In July 2025, Stren & Blan Partners hosted a webinar on "Evolving Global Investigations Landscape: Risk Management and Response Strategies for International Businesses in Africa."

Nigeria's non-oil economy demonstrated robust growth of 4.07% in Q4 2025, with agriculture, real estate, construction, and manufacturing leading the expansion. This analysis examines the corporate-commercial implications of this economic momentum and the increasingly structured regulatory environment shaping business operations. The piece explores three key developments from 2025 that are particularly significant for boards, investors, and in-house counsel navigating Nigeria's evolving business landscape.

Cross-border digital fraud, encompassing cryptocurrency theft, business email compromise, wire fraud and romance scams, has evolved into a sophisticated global phenomenon.

Carbon credits have evolved far beyond simple environmental offsets into commercially valuable intangible assets that influence billion-dollar transactions and raise critical questions around commercial law, private property, and taxation. This examination reveals why these instruments deserve attention not merely as environmental tools, but as assets with significant legal, commercial and tax implications in modern commerce.

The Corporate Commercial Practice Group at OAL recently hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled "Investing in the African Market: Opportunities under the AfCFTA" on January 31st, 2024.

SPDC had lawfully terminated a contract with a contractor who had significantly misrepresented their technical expertise and capability to fulfill the agreement.