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In Lagos State, a foreigner can lawfully acquire an interest in land, but the transaction must be structured properly and comply with the applicable legal and regulatory rules.

The Investment and Securities Act (ISA) of 2025 was signed into law on March 31st, 2025, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, repealing and replacing the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) of 2007...

A Free Trade Zone is a category of the special economic zone in Nigeria.

Nigeria's transition from Wale Edun to Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister raises critical questions about whether a tax reform specialist can sustain the macroeconomic architecture that restored international investor confidence. Can a revenue-focused approach preserve the delicate balance between foreign investment attraction and domestic economic relief that Edun's FX reforms achieved? The answer will determine whether Nigeria continues its structural repositioning or reverts to extraction over growth.

Nigeria is an important player within the African and global economies. With significant imports and steadily growing exports, cross-border transactions are necessary for the flow of trade...

Investor-State Arbitration, also referred to as Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), is a system that allows foreign companies or investors...

The practice of law has evolved into a profession no longer confined by borders. In today's globalised legal economy, lawyers operate within an interconnected system shaped by cross-border trade, international...

Nigeria is a developing capitalist economy. Free enterprise is the norm but there are some important sectors like Electricity and Water that are partially owned and controlled by the government.

West Africa is increasingly identified as an attractive destination for investors across all economic sectors.

The ‘Most-Favoured Nation' treatment clause is one of the principles of International Bilateral Treaties, which attempts to give an investor from one State treatment in another (the host State) that is not inferior to that of ...

At its 73rd session held on December 20, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly (the "UNGA") adopted the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation...

Repatriation is the process of returning people, money, or heritage items to their home country or culture. In the financial sector, repatriation refers to the conversion or exchange of foreign currency...

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations are integral to understanding the mechanisms governing foreign direct investment in Nigeria.

Nigeria's maritime sector offers substantial commercial opportunities for foreign investors, yet success requires navigating a complex regulatory architecture designed to protect indigenous participation. Understanding the interplay between cabotage rules, local content requirements, port concessions, and tax obligations is essential for de-risking market entry and achieving long-term operational viability in one of Africa's most consequential maritime gateways.

Nigeria's strategic position on the Gulf of Guinea and its status as one of Africa's largest import economies make it a critical market for international maritime logistics operators. However, establishing operations requires navigating a complex multi-agency regulatory architecture spanning company law, foreign investment restrictions, maritime licensing, customs compliance, and local content obligations.

Nigeria's regulatory framework for foreign-owned companies presents a complex web of compliance obligations spanning incorporation, capital requirements, immigration, taxation, and sector-specific regulations. Understanding these requirements is essential for foreign investors seeking to establish and maintain lawful business operations while accessing investment protections and incentives available under Nigerian law.

Nigeria's oil and gas sector presents significant opportunities for foreign investors, but success requires navigating a complex regulatory framework established by the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. From mandatory local incorporation and licensing requirements to host community obligations and environmental compliance, understanding these legal prerequisites is essential before committing capital to upstream, midstream, or downstream petroleum operations.

From artworks to property to super yachts, something sets the ultra-wealthy apart; the need to continually amass trophies. Undoubtedly, obtaining another citizenship is the recent trophy for the ultra-wealthy.