The Nigerian aviation sector has witnessed a concerning surge in disruptive passenger incidents over recent years, ranging from verbal altercations...

The Finance Act 2020 was enacted by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to amend eight (8) tax legislations viz Companies Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act,...

The Federal High Court had rendered a decision of significant consequence on the enactment. But as is increasingly the case with highly significant disputes, the judicial determination was far from being settled, at first instance.

In this article, our Rafiq Anammah and Linda Ezenyimulu undertake an overview of the regulatory framework of the Nigerian blue economy.

On 25th January 2019, PMB signed Presidential Executive Order No. 007 of 2019: The Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme Order 2019 (EO 007)...

The service on a ship or other property, of a writ in an admiralty action in rem, is governed mainly by Order 6 rules 1, 2 and 3 of the Admiralty Jurisdiction Procedure Rules, 2011 (AJPR).

On the 5th of March 2021, the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, Lagos Division, delivered a landmark judgment in the case of MT Sam Purpose & Anor v Amarjeet Singh Bains & 6 Ors.

Man has always been an inquisitive being. Human beings are always in the race to discover, explore and dominate territories unknown. It is an innate attribute in every human being.

Ships can be arrested to enforce maritime claims or compliance with some maritime obligations. An arrest of a vessel is the prerequisite for the court to establish jurisdiction.

Nigeria made a bold attempt to change the face of maritime business within its coasts when it enacted the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003.

Road transportation remains the predominant means of movement for individuals and goods in Nigeria, and one feature that has remained constant in Nigeria's transportation landscape is the steady increase in the number of motor vehicles using public roads. In densely populated commercial centres such as Lagos, thousands of private motorists, commercial transport operators, heavy-duty vehicles, motorcycles, tricycles and pedestrians interact daily within an increasingly congested road network. The inevitable consequence is the frequent occurrence of road traffic accidents resulting in death, bodily injury and substantial property damage.

Operating a business in Nigeria requires various licenses and permits, which are vital for legal compliance and smooth functioning.

In 2024, the Nigerian maritime industry (the "Industry") witnessed both highs and lows throughout the year. The year was also characterized by certain significant events...

Nigeria's maritime sector undergoes a major regulatory transformation with the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Act, 2026, which establishes a comprehensive framework for economic regulation of ports, introduces stricter tariff controls, enhanced enforcement powers, and transitions the Nigerian Shippers' Council into a dedicated economic regulator with expanded authority over port operations, terminal operators, and shipping services.

In Nigeria, the procedures for obtaining an aviation license under Nigerian law include adherence to the Aviation Act, which provides a legal foundation for the aviation industry.

Essential to the practice of maritime law in any country is the knowledge of the procedure which provides pre-judgment security for claims as well as post-judgment execution where a suit is successful.

Litigation in our Courts in Nigeria today is known to be long-winding and it is not uncommon for cases to remain in Courts of first instance for 5 years while the pursuit of a case up to the Supreme Court may take a period of about 10 years.

Aviation Finance Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Nigeria, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

If the interest in an engine installed in an airframe is held by a person other than the person who holds interest in the airframe, the risk of title annexation does exist...