The Federal Government of Nigeria, on 8 October 2018, signed a new Executive Order 008 (Order) backing the implementation of the Voluntary Offshore Assets Regularisation Scheme (VOARS or the Scheme), aimed at combating money laundering and tax evasion.

On August 14, 2024, Nigerians were confronted with the alarming news that a Chinese firm had seized three of the nation's presidential jets under the orders of a French court...

MTN Nigeria, and to a lesser extent Stanbic IBTC, has found itself again at the centre of significant political and legal & regulatory risk events in Nigeria.

In the heart of Nigeria's criminal justice system lies a troubling paradox that continues to undermine the integrity of police investigations...

Nigeria's white-collar crime and investigations landscape underwent significant transformation in the first half of 2026, marked by intensified enforcement actions and comprehensive regulatory reforms.

The Oyo State House of Assembly has recently passed a Law called the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Law 2019

A change in leadership is impending at Nigeria's central bank as the country prepares for a presidential election. Bank governor Godwin Emefiele is entangled in a political web that has resulted...

The two central pillars of mediation are voluntariness and confidentiality. While the former ensures that parties participate of their own free will...

It encompasses a wide range of techniques and methodologies aimed at uncovering, interpreting, and presenting digital evidence in a legally admissible manner.

There is currently a heightened awareness amongst government and its agenices to address the problem of corruption headon and provide an enabling environment for foreign and local investors. In this webinar we will discuss this topic and more.

In the same vein, Fintechs may have some exposure to their own customers if Fintechs are found to be in breach of the Quincecare rule.

Join this Mondaq webinar hosted by Frederick Ntido giving a guide for businesses and investors & why Nigeria is the new emerging market for global business.

As multinational corporations continue to expand their footprints into high-growth markets, Nigeria remains a key destination, both for its strategic position in West Africa and its vast consumer base.

Extradition is a process, under relevant treaties, provisions of law or on the basis of reciprocity, where one country request another country to surrender a suspect in its country who is accused of having committed a crime ...

Police brutality has been a long-standing issue in Nigeria, creating a deep-seated mistrust towards law enforcement agencies and compromising public safety and security.

On March 28, 2025, a New York jury delivered a landmark conviction in the case between JPMorgan Chase Bank (JPMC) and Charlie Javice, the founder of TAPD Inc.

The Bill was initially introduced to the Senate on 8 March 2022 for first reading.

The UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces the concept of "Failure to Prevent Fraud," which holds large organizations accountable...

In this article, we have discussed the fraud early warning signs and the various possible ways companies can prevent it by putting the right internal control system in place.

In Nigeria, the verification of documents is a critical process that ensures the authenticity and legality of various documents required for personal, academic, and professional purposes.