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Countries all over the world depend on each other for goods and services. There is no country in existence that has all that its citizens need to survive as a nation. Nigeria, just like other countries...

Citizenship acquisition can be a long and rigorous process but that is not always the case for high-net-worth individuals who may explore the option of acquiring citizenship by investment.

Below is the Compendium of Investment Incentives in Nigeria recently published by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

With a population of 160 million, an expanding middle class, an active and increasingly sophisticated banking sector and consistent GDP growth of more than 6%, the Nigerian economy is expected to replace South Africa as Africa’s largest economy by the end of the decade.

This is the second article in our The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) series, where we continue our exploration of this transformative initiative.

For a business entity to commence exporting in Nigeria, certain requisite licenses are needed, which are provided by a recognized regulatory authority, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council.

What is the Rationale for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement?

In Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/203/2019; Emmanuel Ekpenyong Esq. v. Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Federation, the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division by a Judgment dated 10th June 2019, ...

The agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area ("AfCFTA" or "the Agreement") has entered into force, albeit trading with the Agreement will not commence until 1 July 2020.

From the provisions of the Act, the primary function of the Minister and the Department is to set standards for weights and measures and in addition, certify weighing and measuring equipment or instruments.

Despite the pressure of globalization, the Nigerian Government is responsible of ensuring that businesses in Nigeria remain competitive.

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.

On Tuesday, 19th August, 2025, the International Trade Practice Group (ITPG) of ÆLEX led by Mrs. Rebecca Ebokpo, hosted the Annual ITPG webinar titled "Incoterms and International Trade: Navigating Risk, Responsibility, and Cross-border transactions".

Enforcement of foreign judgments has significant relevance in this era of increased international trade and foreign investment.

The Power Sector Recovery Program (PSRP) which was approved by the Federal Executive Council on the 22nd of March 2017 has as its program scope, ...

The aspiration to establish a unified African market has been a longstanding theme in pan-African political discussions spanning decades. The continent took concrete steps toward realizing this objective...

There is a new opportunity for investment in Nigeria's power sector.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently issued a circular on 8th January, 2025 (the "circular"), announcing the immediate suspension of approvals for extending the timeline for repatriating export proceeds.