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    Contract Law In Nigeria: When Is An Agreement Legally Binding

    A viral football wager involving a Mercedes-Benz between Nigerian content creators has ignited a crucial conversation about contract law fundamentals. When does a casual promise transform into a legally enforceable obligation...
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
    Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
  • Article

    Leading Startup Law Firm In Lagos, Nigeria (2024)

    Lagos, Nigeria, has evolved into a thriving hub for startups, attracting entrepreneurs and investors from around the globe. Navigating the legal landscape of this dynamic environment requires expertise
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    The Trusted Advisors
    The Trusted Advisors
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A Primer On The Petroleum Industry Act (Amendment) Bill 2025

The proposed Petroleum Industry Act (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the "Bill") marks a new phase in the Nigeria's petroleum sector reforms. The Bill proposes significant adjustments to the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 ("PIA").
NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
G ELIAS
G ELIAS
  • Article

    From Code To Creation: Ownership Of AI Systems And AI-Generated Works

    As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in Nigerian business operations—from financial services to creative industries—fundamental questions emerge about who owns the underlying AI systems...
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Babalakin & Co
    Babalakin & Co
  • Article

    Arbitration In Nigeria: What International Businesses Should Know In 2026

    For international companies considering Nigeria, courtroom delays are costly: commercial cases can take five years or more, and litigation may consume up to 15% of the disputed sum.
    NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    The Trusted Advisors
    The Trusted Advisors
  • Article

    The Marginal Field Bid Rounds – What To Know About Resolving Potential Disputes That Could Arise

    The 2021 Marginal Field Bid Rounds concluded with 57 marginal field assets awarded to 161 companies by the Department of Petroleum Resources in what was the 2nd bid round since 2002/2003.
    NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    AELEX
    AELEX
  • Article

    Buying Property In Nigeria As A Foreigner: Legal Requirements, Procedure And Practical Guide

    Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most attractive real estate markets, particularly in major commercial centres such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ogun State, and other fast-developing urban areas. Foreign investors buy property in Nigeria for residential use, commercial investment, industrial projects, hospitality, agriculture, warehousing, and long-term capital appreciation. However, buying property in Nigeria as a foreigner requires proper legal guidance because land ownership in Nigeria is regulated by federal and state laws, and title documentation can be complex.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Resolution Law Frim
    Resolution Law Frim
  • Article

    Who Gets Paid? The Supreme Court Settles Agency, Authority And Commission In Nigerian Real Estate

    Nigeria’s real estate sector has become one of the most valuable and resilient parts of the national economy, with a projected market value above $2.42 trillion by 2026.1 For institutional buyers and high-net-worth Investors, property offers a hedge against inflation and a source of steady returns- and that appetite keeps the deals flowing.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    SimmonsCooper Partners
    SimmonsCooper Partners
  • Article

    The Nigeria Tax Act And Non-Resident Companies

    In June 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law four landmark Tax Reform Bills: the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), the Nigeria Revenue Service Act (NRSA), and the Joint Revenue Board Act (JRBA) .
    NigeriaTax
    KPMG in Nigeria
    KPMG in Nigeria
  • Article

    PCI DSS – Its Relevance To Card Schemes And Fintechs

    With the advancements made in payment systems space over the last few years, the purchase of goods and services is frequently done with the use of payment cards.
    NigeriaTechnology
    AELEX
    AELEX
  • Article

    Covid-19 Pandemic: A Force Majeure To Reckon With In Business Today

    As at April 5, 2020 the World Health Organisation ("WHO") has reported over two hundred countries/territories/areas with confirmed cases of the COVID-19 pandemic with the Falkland Islands ...
    NigeriaCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    Tope Adebayo LP
    Tope Adebayo LP
  • Article

    NDDC v Nigerian LNG: Echoes And Lessons

    In tandem with "revival" efforts to enact the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), the PIB Task Force's deliverable will foreshadow an Executive Bill to be (re)submitted...
    NigeriaGovernment, Public Sector
    LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors
    LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors
  • Article

    The 2026 Foreign Direct Investor’s Legal Guide To Nigeria

    Nigeria has emerged as a critical hub for venture capital and corporate expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet success hinges on understanding the complex regulatory framework introduced by CAMA 2020...
    NigeriaGovernment, Public Sector
    Adeola Oyinlade & Co
    Adeola Oyinlade & Co
  • Article

    Tenant Screening In Lagos: 4 Units Let Out With Zero Headaches

    A Lagos landlord invested years and millions in constructing a 4-unit apartment block, only to face the critical challenge of finding trustworthy tenants. Through comprehensive tenant screening, document verification...
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Charis Legal Practice
    Charis Legal Practice
  • Article

    Blockchain And The Law Of Contract: Determining The Role Of Law In Automated Transactions

    The Blockchain has proven to be a game-changing technology with world-reaching effects. In addition to use-cases such as cryptocurrencies and nonfungible tokens (NFTs)...
    NigeriaTechnology
    AELEX
    AELEX
  • Article

    Obligations Of Manufacturers/Vendors Of Goods And Services In A Commercial Transaction

    In every commercial transaction, obligations, rights, and remedies are imposed on Vendors and Buyers. Such obligations, rights, and remedies could be expressly written or implied...
    NigeriaConsumer Protection
    The Trusted Advisors
    The Trusted Advisors
  • Article

    Managing Payment Risks In Nigerian Oil And Gas Transactions: Legal Strategies For Upstream Operators And Contractors

    Payment risk remains one of the most persistent commercial pressures in the oil and gas sector, where upstream operators, international service contractors and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)...
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
    Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
  • Article

    Aligning Work Plans And Budgets To Achieve Production Targets: A Commentary On The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum (Commercial) Regulations, 2025

    As Nigeria's oil and gas production capacity continues to increase, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission ("NUPRC")...
    NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
    G ELIAS
    G ELIAS
  • Article

    Election Of Foreign Arbitration Rules In Agreements Governed By Nigerian Law; Implications On The Jurisdiction Of Nigerian Courts

    In contracts between Nigerian counterparties, the transaction will more often than not be governed by Nigerian laws.
    NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Sefton Fross
    Sefton Fross
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    Securing Contractual Obligations: An Analysis Of Construction Bonds And Liquidated Damages From An Employer's Perspective

    A bond is a promise by deed, where the person giving the promise (the "Obligor") promises to pay another person (the "Obligee"), a sum of money.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Olajide Oyewole LLP
    Olajide Oyewole LLP
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