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A fintech startup is a company that uses technology to innovate and disrupt traditional financial services. These firms use software, algorithms, and digital platforms to provide a diverse set of financial...

A cashless world was hard to imagine in the 80s and 90s (at least for most of us). It was unimaginable for you to successfully make payments, without cash, a debit or a credit card.

Imagine two powerhouse companies joining forces to dominate the market, streamline operations, and catapult their revenues to new heights. That's one of the benefits of mergers and acquisitions (M&A)...

It is no longer news that President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Finance Act 2020 (FA20) into law on 31 December 2020 alongside the 2021 National Budget.

Financial institutions require security as collateral before granting loans to borrowers.

Considering the nature of the global trade system which necessitates connections between the economies of various countries, governments implement exchange rate systems...

The FIRS has now expanded the scope of the documents liable to stamp duty.

As the most populous African nation, Nigeria continues to attract an increasing number of foreign investments annually. In 2020, the United Nations reported that Nigeria's inflow...

The global financial landscape is experiencing significant shifts, characterized by a series of high-impact mergers and acquisitions...

The minimum wage controversy in Nigeria has become one of the most talked-about economic issues in recent years.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria have contributed nearly 50% of the national GDP in recent time.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) serves as the apex financial authority and primary regulatory body responsible for overseeing and regulating Nigeria's financial system.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a significant role in the development of the economy of many countries. According to the World Bank, MSMEs represent about 90% of businesses worldwide.

In this edition, we discuss the guidelines and circulars issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") in February, 2025. These regulations include updates in respect of the foreign exchange market and automatic teller machine transaction fees.

In this edition, we discuss important updates issued by key regulators in the financial services sector.

There is a general consensus that the Finance Act 2019 (the Act), is a welcome legislation which addresses some of the major issues identified in our tax laws over the years.

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, financial institutions and regulators in Nigeria, like their counterparts worldwide, are steering through unchartered waters.