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Nigeria's financial sector saw 30% growth in 2024, fueled by $6 billion in foreign investments. New CBN regulations mandate higher bank capital bases by 2026, prompting reforms like mergers and partnerships.

Since the introduction of electronic payments systems in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") has sought to maintain a high standard of conduct within the banking sector to protect consumers.

Over the years, the Nigerian legal tender has been redesigned four (4) times; the first time was in 1965 when Nigeria became a republic, and the main reason why it was redesigned...

In March 2024, Nigeria's banking system regulator, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced an increase in the capital requirements for banks operating in Nigeria across the different licence categories.

In Nigeria disputes between banks and their customers are typically resolved through litigation in the courts.

Protecting your assets and at the same time providing for your loved ones is a top priority for any parent.

Women across the globe are rising into leadership positions with remarkable intensity and brilliance, yet beneath their excellence lies an unspoken fatigue from carrying the weight of holding everything together. This exploration examines how the family office model can provide African women leaders with the support ecosystems they need to protect their resilience rather than drain it, creating sustainable structures that allow them to thrive without exhaustion.

It is now a well-established norm that tax laws are periodically reviewed in Nigeria in compliance with the National Tax Policy adopted by the Federal Executive Council in 2018.

In this article, our focus will be on the significant changes being proposed to other extant tax and fiscal legislations.

By its circular dated September 13, 2018 the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the Regulations on Instant (Inter - Bank) Electronic Funds Transfer Services in Nigeria (the Regulations).

The rules for starting and operating a Fintech in Nigeria have recently changed. Between 2020 & 2021, the CBN made significant changes to the legal and regulatory framework around the establishment and operation of Fintech companies in Nigeria.

The Nigerian financial services industry has experienced significant growth in the last couple of years, due largely to the entry of an increased number of Fintech companies into the market.

When the Central Bank of Nigeria revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks in July 2026, fintech companies relying on these institutions for customer accounts and settlement infrastructure faced immediate operational disruption. This analysis examines the regulatory grounds for revocation, the deposit insurance framework administered by the NDIC, and the critical due diligence and resilience measures fintech companies must implement when their products depend on regulated banking partners.

In this article, we have discussed the accounting recognition and measurement requirements for Rights-of-Use asset and the related lease liability as well as the current and deferred tax considerations for the lessee.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued Circular No. 26-1 dated 16th January 2026, revising the minimum capital requirements applicable to regulated capital market entities in Nigeria.

Pipeline is majorly used for transportation of liquids, gases and fluids over a long distance. More so, any chemically stable substance can be sent through a pipeline.

The framework aims to facilitate the trading of carbon credits, incentivize emissions reduction, and attract both domestic and foreign investment in green projects.

The CBN has specific requirements for the various categories of its licences.