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Nigeria's oil and gas M&A market faces increasingly rigorous regulatory oversight as competition law assumes a more prominent role alongside sector-specific approvals. This article examines the growing risk of gun-jumping in Nigerian oil and gas transactions and the regulatory consequences of premature information sharing, operational coordination or business integration before clearance is obtained.

As startups grow and seek funding, understanding equity dilution is crucial for both founders and early investors. But what exactly is equity dilution, and why does it matter?

The current state of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in Nigeria has seen an increased volume of deals than in 2020.

Fundraising in the global startup ecosystem has become increasingly competitive with each passing year. In July 2025, Crunchbase News reported that global venture funding...

A holding company is a parent company that holds more than 50% shares in another company (daughter) that acts as a subsidiary with a specified purpose.

The Competition law in Nigeria serves as a vital instrument for maintaining a fair and thriving economy. It has undergone significant changes over the years, with the enactment of...

Are you having difficulties understanding some concepts as it pertains to fundraising? We have carefully selected some commonly used words that are guaranteed to help you.

On 24th November, 2020, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, published the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act Merger Review Regulations, 2020.

Despite the contestable economic woes of the nation Nigeria, there is no doubt that Nigeria remains a viable investment destination for foreigners. This is especially so where the naira ...

In every thriving economy, small businesses are the primary drivers for growth, employment, productivity and development. Nigeria is no exception. Small and Medium Enterprises ("SMEs") account...

Acquisition of land in Nigeria involves various steps and stages which are necessary for both the vendor and purchaser.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") on 28th March, 2024, issued a circular announcing an upward review of minimum capital requirements for banks in Nigeria thereby...

On 7 February 2025, the Federal High Court, Lagos Division (the Court), in Emeka Nnubia v. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission & MTN...

On 6th August 2026, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (“NMDPRA”) launched a stakeholder consultation in relation to the proposed Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Prevention...

Insight into the effects of the CBN recapitlization directive and guidelines.

In a world where sustainability is shaping the heart of corporate strategy, the story of an energy firm's decision to divest its gas infrastructure in 2016, and again in 2020...

The spotlight has been cast on Nigeria's merger and acquisition scene since 2021, owing largely to the increase of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals and increased activities by regulators...

The Investments and Securities Act 2025 (ISA 2025) repeals and replaces the Investments and Securities Act 2007 (ISA 2007), introducing a revised statutory framework for capital market regulation.