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Bandits Harass Nigeria's Capital But Elections Are On The Front Burner
Economic pressures are stoking insecurity in Nigeria.
Songhai Advisory LLP
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Regulatory Update: Cbn Guidance On Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Of Legal Persons
The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") in 2022 issued the CBN (Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing of Weapons of Mass Destruction...
Pavestones - Article
Big Issues For The 2023 General Election In Nigeria – Part 1
Nigeria is in an extremely fragile state. Available indices show characteristics of a failing state. There are conflicts and agitations everywhere, feelings of marginalization and exclusion...Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) - Article
Central Bank Of Nigeria Issues Draft Cybersecurity Guideline For Deposit Money Banks (DMB) And Payment Service Provider (PSP)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently published a draft guideline on cybersecurity for Deposit Money Banks (DMB'S) and Payment Service Providers (PSP's).Moroom Africa Legal Consults - Article
Redefining AML Compliance: Understanding CBN’s Baseline Standards ForcAutomated AML Solutions For Financial Institutions
With the increasing need to ensure financial security in today’s rapidly digitizing landscape and evolving compliance demands, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...Pavestones - Article
Regulatory Update: The Central Bank Of Nigeria Issues Guidelines For Licensing Of Banks And Other Financial Institutions In Nigeria
On November 23, 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued the Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Countering Proliferation Financing...Pavestones - Article
A Guide On Anti-Money Laundering And Counter-Terrorism Finance Compliance For Designated Non-Financial Businesses And Professions In Nigeria
Money laundering and terrorist financing are major threats to national and global security, and Nigeria is no exception.
Goldsmiths Solicitors - Article
Special Control Unit On Money Laundering (SCUML)
The SCUML is the government agency charged with the responsibility of monitoring, supervising, and regulating the activities of DNFIs in line with the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 and the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) 2011.Sidebrief Inc. - Article
The Extra-Territorial Criminal Jurisdiction Of Nigerian Courts Over Money Laundering
In today's globalized economy, the intricacies of international business transactions have resulted in a marked increase in cross-border economic crimes, including money laundering.Templars - Article
The Life Sentence Of Nnamdi Kanu: Legal And Human Rights Perspectives
On the 20th day of November 2025, Nnamdi Kanu who was tried at the Federal High Court, Abuja for the offence of Treason, was sentenced to life imprisonment under the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act 2013.Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners - Article
The National Assembly Amends The Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act
The Nigerian government has recently enacted the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024 to improve and enhance the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, prevention, etc.) Act 2015.
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‘Cyberharam': Can Nigeria Prepare For The Next Generation Of Terrorists?
The capacity to inflict serious damage from cyber space is not just a marketing gimmick used by security vendors to promote their business, but has now become a well-established trend...Deloitte Nigeria - Article
‘Cyberharam': Can Nigeria Prepare For The Next Generation Of Terrorists?
In tackling the challenges posed by cyber threats, one top consideration is to identify our critical infrastructure and assess the risks to these systems so as to identify threats and vulnerabilities.Deloitte Nigeria - Article
Acquiring Central Bank Of Nigeria Regulated Entities – The Core Of The Deal
The CBN has specific requirements for the various categories of its licences.Andersen in Nigeria - Article
Expatriates To Obtain Nigeria's National Identity Number (NIN)
On 15 December 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) directed that all phone Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) should be registered with valid National Identification Numbers (NINs)...PwC Nigeria - Article
The Federal Government Has Officially Signed The Designation And Protection Of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order 2024
The Federal Government has issued a new order aimed at enhancing the security of Nigeria's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems. This order is titled the Designation and Protection...SPA Ajibade & Co - Article
Illegal Fishing In Nigeria’s Waters: The Legal Framework, The Enforcement Gaps, And What Must Change
The Gulf of Guinea has witnessed a significant transformation in maritime security threats, with illegal fishing emerging as a critical challenge following the decline in piracy incidents. This analysis examines how Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing has evolved into a major economic and security concern for Nigeria and neighboring West African states, exploring the legal frameworks, enforcement gaps, and systemic weaknesses that enable this lucrative criminal activity to persist despite inteOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) - Article
Police Infrastructure In Nigeria
This chapter is the core essence of the exercise of sovereignty by the Federal Republic of Nigeria on behalf of the people of Nigeria.Austen-Peters & Co. - Article
Beneficial Ownership In Complex Entities And Legal Arrangements: CBN's Guidance To Financial Institutions On Lifting The Corporate Veil
The increasing use of corporate vehicles, such as companies, trusts, foundations and other types of corporate/legal arrangements, has elevated concerns among financial regulators globally.Banwo & Ighodalo - Article
The Legislative Framework For Cybercrime In Nigeria: Current Status, Issues And Recommendations
For many years, cybercrime has been on the Nigerian policy plans. The EFCC, the ICPC, the SSS, and the Nigerian Police all play important roles in combating the growing trend of cybercrimes in Nigeria.Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)