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Before 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), was the principal regulator monitoring and administering regulatory control over mergers in Nigeria.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC or "the Commission") recently launched its online merger notification portal ("the Portal") to automate the submission...

The first quarter of 2026 brought transformative changes to Nigeria's financial sector through overlapping recapitalization programmes, heightened regulatory oversight, and rapid fintech evolution. This comprehensive review examines how strategic consolidation, capital realignment, and regulatory reforms across banking, insurance, pensions, and capital markets are collectively driving structural shifts toward enhanced governance frameworks and improved systemic resilience.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act ("FCCPA") was signed into law on 30 January 2019.

In a unanimous decision handed down on June 10, 2026, the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court that Section 18(2) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020, as amended (“CAMA 2020”)...

The documentation requirements are less elaborate than that for local mergers.

Pursuant to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA), which was signed into law on 30 January 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) ...

The Nigerian slang "Shine your eyes", meaning "wake up, look at what is really happening", is a must in any acquisition transaction.

A Nigerian tech start-up was preparing to close a Series A funding round with a venture capital investor, who had provided successive Term Sheets for review. Unfortunately, the founders only engaged legal counsel after signing the Term Sheet and after receiving drafts of the definitive documentation...

In the dynamic world of startup financing, various instruments play crucial roles in raising capital and supporting innovative ventures.

The year 2018 witnessed a number of restructuring arrangements that necessitated the merger or the acquisition of some businesses.

Nigeria remains at the forefront of Africa's M&A landscape, sustaining strong deal activity and reinforcing its role as one of the region's most active markets.

The obvious implication of such share deals is that the investor steps into the shoes of the seller and takes on the ownership of the target company.

The passage of the Competition Act also resulted in the introduction of a new regulatory framework for merger transactions in Nigeria.

On 3 May 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) jointly issued a notice termed

Foreign investors or offshore companies can hold 100% equity stake in a Nigerian company. How foreign companies and offshore investors can establish in Nigeria – BARR. EDOABASI UDO Posted on January 2, 2018 by lexartifexllp Foreign investors or offshore companies can hold 100% equity stake in a Nigerian company.

One of the most compelling things about a Greek tragedy is its inevitability. Each character acts as they must.

As a start-up founder, you need funds to grow and sustain the start-up. Hence, you plan to go on the next funding round.