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    Central Bank Of Nigeria: Revised Guidelines For Licensing And Regulation Of Financial Holding Companies In Nigeria

    On 10 June 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") released an Exposure Draft of the Revised Guidelines for Licensing and Regulation of Financial Holding Companies in Nigeria (the "Guidelines"). The proposed Guidelines are aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework governing Financial Holding Companies ("FHCs"), addressing governance and operational issues that have emerged under the current regime, and promoting greater consistency in the supervision of banking groups and financial conglomerates.
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    Syntegral Legal Practice
    Syntegral Legal Practice
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    Clarification On The Modification Introduced To The Stamp Duties Act By The Nigerian Finance Act 2019

    Subject to the amendments by the Finance Act 2019 to several provisions of the Stamp Duties Act Chapter S8 LFN 2004 (as amended), the Federal Inland Revenue Service issued a circular entitled ...
    Nigeria
Finance and Banking
Sefton Fross
Sefton Fross
  • Article

    Diaspora Remittances In Nigeria: Examining The New CBN Policy

    Over the past few weeks, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") has issued circulars amending and clarifying the procedure for receipt of diaspora remittances ("the Circulars").
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    AELEX
    AELEX
  • Article

    Examining The Flaws Of The National Housing Fund (Establishment) Bill 2018

    By a letter to the Senate President dated 28th March 2019, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria declined to assent to the National Housing Fund (Establishment) Bill 2018 which had been earlier passed by the National Assembly.
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    AELEX
    AELEX
  • Article

    Navigating Nigerian Fintech Regulations: CBN, SEC, And NDIC Licensing Guide

    Nigerian fintech startups navigate a complex regulatory landscape involving the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation.
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    Adeola Oyinlade & Co
    Adeola Oyinlade & Co
  • Article

    Nigerian Regulatory Updates: Key Regulatory Shifts To The Rules Affecting Private Equity Funds And Collective Investment Schemes

    On 24th April 2025, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") introduced a series of new amendments to the SEC Rules and Regulations 2013 (as amended) (the "SEC Rules"), which was formally implemented in May...
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
    Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
  • Article

    Private Equity & Venture Capital In Nigeria: Investor Legal Guide

    Nigeria has emerged as a leading destination for private equity and venture capital in Africa, with $3 billion invested across 404 transactions between 2020 and 2024. The newly enacted Investments and Securities Act 2025 introduces comprehensive regulatory oversight for PE and VC funds, bringing enhanced investor protection, stricter compliance requirements, and clearer operational frameworks to this rapidly evolving market.
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    Adeola Oyinlade & Co
    Adeola Oyinlade & Co
  • Article

    Regulation Of Agent Banking In Nigeria

    The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") on the 9th day of March 2023, issued an exposure draft on the regulatory framework for agent banking in Nigeria (the "Draft Framework").
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    Pavestones
    Pavestones
  • Article

    The Nature And Principles Of Law Associated With Garnishee Proceedings In Nigeria

    Garnishee proceedings are a crucial legal mechanism in Nigeria, enabling judgment creditors to recover debt from judgment debtors by attaching funds in a third-party bank account or other assets held by the debtor.
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    The Trusted Advisors
    The Trusted Advisors
  • Article

    The Process And Types Of Banking License In Nigeria

    Banking licenses in Nigeria are issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN was established by the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007.
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    Resolution Law Frim
    Resolution Law Frim
  • Article

    Stock Market Delistings: Balancing Investor Confidence And Corporate Strategy

    Nigeria's business environment is under significant strain from challenges such as a foreign exchange crisis, rising inflation, and increasing operational costs.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    SimmonsCooper Partners
    SimmonsCooper Partners
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    The Legal Advisor - January 2024

    As we step into 2024 enthusiasm is building up in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) amid interesting developments in Nigeria.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Tope Adebayo LP
    Tope Adebayo LP
  • Article

    Beyond Trading Floors: Securities Exchanges Under A New Regulatory Lens

    On 25 March 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law, the Investment and Securities Act, 2025 (the "ISA 2025"), repealing the earlier Investment and Securities Act, 2007 (the "ISA 2007")...
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Moroom Africa Legal Consults
    Moroom Africa Legal Consults
  • Article

    Investment And Securities Act 2024: The Major Highlights Of The Nigeria's New Investment Law

    The investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2024 was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu in March 2025. The Act repealed the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2007.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Adeola Oyinlade & Co
    Adeola Oyinlade & Co
  • Article

    Legal Framework And Legal Implications Of Securities And Exchange Commission's Assets Under Management Capital Rule Correction (10% ? 0.1%) In 2026 Circular

    On January 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria issued Circular No. 26-1 ("Revised Minimum Capital (MC) for Regulated Capital Market Entities")...
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Sobowale, Medidem & Bello
    Sobowale, Medidem & Bello
  • Article

    Mergers And Acquisitions Under The Investments And Securities Act 2007

    The Investments and Securities Act (“new ISA”) was passed into law in June 2007. The Act was enacted to repeal the Investments and Securities Act 1999 (“old ISA”) and to establish the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission” or “SEC”) as the apex regulatory authority for the Nigerian capital market as well as regulation of the market to ensure the protection of investors, maintain fair, efficient and transparent market and the reduction of systemic risk.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Odujinrin & Adefulu
    Odujinrin & Adefulu
  • Article

    Liability Of A Credit/Debit Card Company For Fraudulent E-Transactions Involving Cards: Abolade Bode V. First Bank Of Nigeria Plc & Mastercard West Africa Limited

    With the adoption of e-payment channels as a preferred means for commercial transactions in Nigeria, there has been an increase in incidences of e-payment frauds.
    NigeriaCriminal Law
    AELEX
    AELEX
  • Article

    Finance Act, 2021 – Review Of Salient Tax Provisions And Potential Implications On Businesses

    On 31st December 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Finance Bill, 2021 (now referred to as ‘‘Finance Act, 2021'' or FA, 2021) into law.
    NigeriaTax
    Andersen in Nigeria
    Andersen in Nigeria
  • Article

    An Overview Of Types Of Banking Licenses In Nigeria

    According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the principal role of banks is to "take in funds called deposits from those who need them, pool them and lend them to those who need funds."
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    The Trusted Advisors
    The Trusted Advisors
  • Article

    CBN Recapitalisation Policy 2024: Meaning, Purposes And Implications

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) being the apex bank in the country has as one of its key objectives to promote a sound financial system stability.
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    Harlem Solicitors
    Harlem Solicitors
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