Islamic financing has gained ground in Nigeria in recent times. Further to this, Islamic finance institutions are being set up and the government at both state and federal levels have issued sukuk bonds.

Contrary to common lore, money hardly sits idle in the bank. It is almost always going about the business of multiplying; primarily through lending.

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.

Nigeria operates a state-managed forex policy which entails the direct supervision of the foreign exchange market by the central bank of Nigeria.

The Nigerian technology ecosystem has grown astronomically over years, with startups and technology companies springing up across the country. In recent times, however, factors such as the current economic...

In recent years, crowdfunding has surged in popularity as a viable alternative investment option in Nigeria.

In the months leading up to January 2015, the price of oil fell by 60% driven down largely by booming shale oil production, the drop in energy demands from emerging markets and the strengthening of the US dollar.

The Nigerian banking sector is no stranger to mergers and acquisitions.

In less than a month, Nigerians will be going to the polls to elect a new leadership both in the executive and legislative arms of government.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued new guidance requiring collateral management companies, warehouse operators, and commodity exchange-linked warehouses to formally register within 90 days. Entities operating under informal arrangements must now meet specific capital requirements ranging from ₦200 million to ₦500 million and submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating operational capacity, governance structures, and financial standing.

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN"), on June 6, 2018, issued the Regulations for Transactions with Authorized Dealers in Renminbi ("Regulations").

It is now a well-established norm that tax laws are periodically reviewed in Nigeria in compliance with the National Tax Policy adopted by the Federal Executive Council in 2018.

Pipeline is majorly used for transportation of liquids, gases and fluids over a long distance. More so, any chemically stable substance can be sent through a pipeline.

While Government's response to the current FX malaise has at best been meek, its actions have been largely characterized by disproportionate and incoherent policies.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange ("NSE"), a company limited by guarantee, is currently in the process of being demutualised into a public company limited by shares ("Plc").

Free float is the percentage of a publicly quoted company's shares which is not restricted from public trading and is made available on the stock exchange market.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains Nigeria's apex regulatory body overseeing the capital market.

The flourishing digital landscape prompts a constant evolution of creative expression. Original works inspire remixes, reinterpretations, and new iterations.

The Investment and Securities Act, 2025 (ISA 2025) represents a significant regulatory development, particularly for those operating in and around digital asset markets including Fintech. In our previous newsletter*, we highlighted the important changes made to the capital market by the ISA 2025.

On March 20, 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission ("NDPC") released the General Application and Implementation Directive 2025 ("GAID"), superseding the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019.