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The bilateral power contracts introduced by NERC to aid the direct sale of power from Generation Companies to Distribution Companies may be challenged by the liquidity challenges faced by most of the DisCos.

It has become increasingly important for both companies and investors to understand the impact of ESG considerations on corporate decisions...

In March 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced new minimum capital requirements for Non-Interest Banks (NIBs), marking a decisive step toward strengthening the resilience of Nigeria's banking sector.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued new guidance requiring collateral management companies, warehouse operators, and commodity exchange-linked warehouses to formally register within 90 days. Entities operating under informal arrangements must now meet specific capital requirements ranging from ₦200 million to ₦500 million and submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating operational capacity, governance structures, and financial standing.

The CBN recently issued a directive, dated 31st January 2018, barring Deposit Money Banks and Discount Houses that do not meet the minimum Capital Adequacy Ratio set by the CBN...

On June 9 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued the "Revised Guidelines For The Operation of Non-Interest Financial Institutions' Instruments by the Central Bank of Nigeria" (the "Guidelines")...

Recently, the financial inclusion programme of the Central Bank of Nigeria experienced a boost with the release of the revised guidelines for licensing ...

In the past two weeks, Nigeria has witnessed certain radical measures imposed on some banks by the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on August 14, 2009.

The ways in which an average Nigerian approaches financing has changed drastically within the past decade and the current financial services market is a reflection of this.

Entering a new market is exciting but also legally complex. For foreign investors, choosing the right business structure in Nigeria is essential to ensure smooth operations and avoid regulatory challenges.

On July 19, 2022, the Nigerian government made an official announcement confirming the complete transformation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into NNPC Limited (NNPCL).

The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, introduces stronger regulatory control over insurers, expanding the National Insurance Commission's (NAICOM) authority.

Nigeria, with a population of over 220 million, is the most populous nation in Africa. Huge business potential abounds in the nation. Prospective investors must fully comprehend the business...

Nigeria's telecoms regulator has introduced a Framework for Compensation of Consumers that fundamentally shifts the burden of service quality enforcement from subscribers to mobile network operators. When network performance falls below prescribed thresholds in a defined geographic area, affected subscribers automatically receive compensation without filing complaints or navigating dispute channels.

Sport lawyers and practitioners have declared that sports law and its associated businesses are unexploited money-spinner in Nigeria.

Agility is an organization's ability to create value and continuously satisfy the end customer, while adapting to changes in its environment.

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax levied on goods and services in Nigeria.

The Act has significant tax implications for companies carrying on business operations in Nigeria.