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In 2009, the world was introduced to a revolutionary technology that would change the way we think about transactions and digital record-keeping.

In recent times, there have been increasing requests from financial institutions to either upgrade their existing licence or convert to other licensing regimes, such as the recent upgrade...

Nigeria 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...

Legal technology essentially means the use of technology and software to provide, aid and support legal services.

Nigeria's monetary system has seen considerable reforms in the past years. In carrying out its supervisory functions, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") has developed various monetary policies...

Nigeria has introduced comprehensive tax guidelines for virtual assets, requiring VASPs to withhold taxes, collect stamp duties, and maintain detailed records. The new framework classifies crypto assets into six categories and imposes income tax, VAT, and stamp duty on various transactions, fundamentally changing compliance obligations for cryptocurrency platforms operating in Nigeria.

The Finance Act 2023 (the "Act") was signed into law on May 28, 2023, but took effect on September 1, 2023. Amongst other things, the Act expands the definition of "chargeable assets" under the Capital Gains Tax Act...

A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency designed to work as a medium of exchange. It uses cryptography to secure and verify transactions as well as to control the creation of new units of a particular cryptocurrency.

On 21 June 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a Framework on Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme ("ARIP") for the Onboarding of Virtual Assets...

In February 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) banned financial institutions from facilitating cryptocurrency transactions, aiming to address concerns over fraud, volatility, and financial crime.

The Nigerian Investment and Securities Act 2025 (ISA 2025), enacted in March 2025, represents a watershed moment for Nigeria's financial regulatory landscape.

The RI Program is set to commence in the third quarter of 2021 and will have two stages; the Initial Assessment Phase and the Regulatory Incubation Phase.

Technology has become an integral part of various sectors of the Nigerian economy. It has revolutionized communication with superfast telephony and internet networks and automated manufacturing processes.

Following the 2007 global financial crisis, Nigeria's banking sector underwent significant regulatory reforms aimed at restoring trust and ensuring financial stability.

Man has come to accept this inevitable reality and legal systems have designed laws to manage deceased's affairs after his passage to the great beyond.

Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, has steadily become a fertile ground for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and media industries.

In recent years, the Nigerian financial technology (FinTech) ecosystem has witnessed an unprecedented surge in groundbreaking technologies, disrupting traditional financial services...

The international money transfer operator (IMTO) licence is one that is required for the provision of inbound cross-border payment services from overseas to Nigerians and foreigners ...