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In 2019, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a directive mandating banks to increase their loan portfolios.

The fact that the assets being considered for sale are oil and gas assets has further intensified the competition, which is characteristic of the sale of a public energy asset in Nigeria.

Nigeria is one of the leading countries in the African space sector. During the tenure of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the President in an unprecedented move by any African leader...

On 31 December, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Finance Bill, 2021 (now the Finance Act, 2021) into law. The principal aim of the Finance Act, 2021 ("the FA")...

Operating a business in Nigeria entails more than the delivery of quality goods or services; it also demands strict adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations.

A CBDC is the digital equivalent of a fiat currency of a Country backed by its Central Bank. In other words, a CBDC enjoys the full weight and credit of the issuing sovereign government.

Having a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape in Nigeria is crucial for business success, yet it's often one of the most challenging parts of setting up a business.

Over the years, various treaties and protocols have been agreed, diverse summits have been held and multiple working papers published on the realities and threats of climate change. Indeed...

In this article, we examine some of the changes introduced to Nigeria's tax regime by the Finance Act.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of regulatory guidelines, letters, circulars, and notifications issued by Nigerian financial and regulatory authorities during May 2026. The compilation offers legal practitioners and financial institutions insight into the latest compliance requirements and regulatory developments affecting the Nigerian financial sector.

Nigeria continues to lead as Africa’s Fintech powerhouse, and the country’s apex financial regulator, the Central Bank of Nigeria (“the CBN”) has taken a formidable supportive stand.

Yes, it is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Rules on Crowdfunding, which came into force on the 21st of January 2021.

Private equity, venture capital, and private credit markets in Nigeria are evolving rapidly, with disclosed deal values surging 84% to US$810.7 million in 2025. While venture capital dominates transaction volume and value, private debt is expanding its role in working capital, acquisition finance, and infrastructure. The critical question is not whether capital can enter Nigeria at scale, but whether it can stay, perform through cycles, and ultimately return to investors as distributions.

The financial institutions in Nigeria namely commercial banks, insurance companies, investment banks, and so on, have remained relatively resilient amidst local and global challenges.

Technological advancements, particularly the rise of the internet, has transformed how we work, learn, interact financially and store wealth. In emerging markets like Nigeria...

The concept of Guarantorship is often taken for granted in Nigeria. The seemingly small request we now hear from friends, family members or even colleagues can be captured in the following sample appeal: “I collected one small loan, and I need you to be my guarantor. Please just sign here, I already know how to pay back; it will not be a big deal.”

Nigeria is unarguably one of the largest economies in the Sub-Saharan Africa