ArticleUnderstanding West Africa’s Infrastructure PotentialWest Africa is increasingly identified as an attractive destination for investors across all economic sectors. NigeriaGovernment, Public SectorPwC Nigeria
ArticleNigeria’s 2014 Budget - Tax And Economic AnalysesOn Thursday 19 December 2013, the Minister of Finance on behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria presented the 2014 Federal Budget proposal to the National Assembly under the theme "Budget for Job Creation and Inclusive Growth"posed.NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleThe Fragmentation Of Global Trade Architecture And Nigeria's Strategic Imperative In The AfCFTA EraThe international trade architecture established in the post-World War II era is undergoing its most significant transformation since the Treaty of Westphalia established the principles of state...GlobalInternational LawOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleAn Overview Of The Central Bank Of Nigeria's Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account And Non Resident Nigerian Investment AccountRemittances from Nigerians in the diaspora have become a significant contributor to Nigeria's foreign exchange earnings and Gross Domestic Product ("GDP"). NigeriaFinance and BankingUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
ArticleBuilding What Lasts: The Case For Patient CapitalCapital, Time, and the Nature of Impact Patient capital is to enduring impact what fuel is to motion—without it, intention rarely translates into transformation.NigeriaFinance and BankingAcuity Partners LLP
ArticleDetermination Of Significant Economic Presence By A Foreign Entity Taxable In Nigeria's Digital EconomyPursuant to powers conferred under section 13(4) of the Companies Income Tax Act[1] ("CITA"), as amended by the Finance Act (2019), the Minister of Finance, on February 3, 2020, issued the Companies Income Tax...NigeriaFinance and BankingBanwo & Ighodalo
ArticleCharting Nigeria's Digital Future: A Legal Perspective On Technology, Regulation, And VisionNigeria is at a pivotal stage in its technology and digital development. With Africa's largest population, a predominantly youthful workforce, and a resilient startup ecosystem...NigeriaTechnologyBabalakin & Co
ArticleDeletion Of "Non-Oil Exports" From Zero Rated Goods Under The Nigerian Value Added Tax Act – A Disincentive To The Solid Mineral SectorMining business is capital intensive, the critical reason why governments across the world continue to seek ways to incentivise investors in this industry.NigeriaTaxKPMG in Nigeria
ArticleExecutive Order On Ease Of Doing Business In Nigeria: Knuckling Down To Get Business DonePresident Buhari's administration is on record as being the first to consciously determine to address Nigeria's perennially low ranking in global ease of doing business (EDB)/ competitive ratings...NigeriaGovernment, Public SectorLeLaw Barristers & Solicitors
ArticleNigeria's Solid Minerals As A Source Of Economic Development - Tapping A Latent Resource?Appropriate management of solid minerals should translate or some say return Nigeria from just a minerals country to a mining country. NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesAfrica Law Practice
ArticleGrowth & Trade Policy: Concepts & Implications For NigeriaPaper presented by the 2016 PUNUKA Annual Lecture. Guest Lecturer, Prof. Robert Lawrence, Albert L. Williams Professor of International Trade and Investment, Center for Business and Government, ...NigeriaStrategyPunuka Attorneys and Solicitors
ArticleEntitlement To Practice As Legal Practitioner In Nigeria: A Closer Look At The Enhanced Trade And Investment Partnership (ETIP) Agreement Between Nigeria And The United Kingdom (UK)The recent announcement of the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) surfaced when the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) formalized an agreement with the United Kingdom (UK)...GlobalInternational LawTope Adebayo LP
ArticleMaximising Economic Potentials And Eliminating Competitive Drilling Through Unitisation Agreements: An Appraisal Of The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission's Regulations 2023In some instances, oil and gas deposits may straddle between the boundaries of two or more licensees. The concerns arising from this can be summed up into one query - how should oil exploration be delineated...NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesAlliance Law Firm
ArticleNational Identity Management In Nigeria: Matters ArisingAn effective national identity management system is critical to the development of any economy. NigeriaGovernment, Public SectorBanwo & Ighodalo
ArticleThe Nigeria Visa Policy (NVP) 2020President Muhammadu Buhari on 4th February 2020, unveiled the NVP 2020.NigeriaImmigrationPunuka Attorneys and Solicitors
ArticleImplications Of The Digital Service Tax Regime For NigeriaOn 17th August 2017, Nigeria became the 71st country that subscribed to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)'s...NigeriaTaxSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleDriving Economic Growth Through Legal InnovationsNigeria is facing enormous economic challenges and needs massive revenue to meet existing obligations. The population is outgrowing the economy and critical steps are necessary to deal with revenue failure.NigeriaStrategyOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleImpact Of Nigeria’s Tax Reform On The Taxation Of The Digital Economy: Key Considerations For Players And AuthoritiesThe digital economy broadly encompasses economic activities that rely on Internet-protocol (IP) enabled networks and information technologies for creation...NigeriaTaxKPMG in Nigeria
ArticleReinventing Nigeria's Auto Industry: A Commercial, Legal & Regulatory Primer For Investors & StakeholdersThe question is - what made the auto policy work in the '70s and how can the foundational challenges be addressed to woo investors?NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawLeLaw Barristers & Solicitors
ArticleThe Business Of Creativity: Legal Risks In Nigeria's Creator EconomyNigeria's creator economy has moved from informal hustle to an investable industry. The 2025 Nigerian Creator Economy Report (NCER), the first government-backed assessment of the sector, valued it at $31.2 million, with the music industry alone paying artists roughly ₦58 billion in royalties in 2024, and the fashion sector growing into a $4.7 billion contributor to GDP. Industry forecasters expect the broader African creator economy to multiply several times over by the end of the decade.NigeriaIntellectual PropertyCompos Mentis Legal Practitioners