What The Results Announced In July 2026 Signal For investor Risk Appetite - Transaction Structure, The Obligation Stack, Acreage Discipline, And Project Bankability

The Lagos State Government has approved a revised Fair Market Value (FMV) 2026 that will fundamentally reshape property valuation and transaction costs across the state. This update affects undeveloped land, residential properties, and all government property-related transactions, requiring buyers, sellers, and developers to recalibrate their financial planning and compliance strategies.

The UUBO Data Protection Team is pleased to share with you that the Data Protection Bill has now been signed into law by President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

We write to provide an update on the Expatriate Employee Levy Scheme ("EEL Scheme") that was introduced on 27th February 2024 by the Federal Ministry of Interior ("FMI").

Data protection compliance has become an integral part of every organisation that collects and processes personal data.

The NDPC has extended the deadline for filing 2025 Data Protection Compliance Audit Returns to 30 May 2026.

When faced with incidents of employee misconduct, addressing such incidents swiftly through a disciplinary process is not just good workplace practice...

Creating a safe and respectful workplace isn't optional. When a case of sexual harassment is reported in the workplace, employers have both a legal duty to act swiftly and fairly.

Section 14 (1) of the National Health Insurance Act 2022 ("NHIA") provides that all residents in Nigeria are required to obtain health insurance.

On 1 May 2026, the Federal Executive Council (“FEC”) approved the establishment of a national aircraft leasing company in Nigeria through a private-sector special purpose...

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 court's ruling reinforces the FCCPC's mandate as the primary authority responsible for preventing anti-competitive practices and protecting consumers in Nigeria.

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO) demonstrates how strategic pro bono legal services can drive meaningful social impact across Nigeria and beyond. Through partnerships with global organizations and focused initiatives spanning healthcare advocacy, corporate governance support, and access to justice, the firm leverages its legal expertise to strengthen institutions and advance sustainable development aligned with UN SDGs.

The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 vests the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority with responsibility for the technical and commercial regulation midstream and downstream petroleum ...

In a recent update, the Federal Inland Revenue Service ("FIRS") officially communicated the revised effective date for the implementation of the Finance Act 2023 ( "the Act").

On 14th January 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") released the long-awaited final framework for regulatory sandbox operations in Nigeria (the "Framework").

To mitigate the cyber security and data privacy risks associated with open banking, the exchange of data through API's services have been divided into 4 main service categories based on the...

Did you know that the National Pension Commission ("the Commission" or "PenCom") recently issued a directive that has an impact on employers in Nigeria.

Prior to November 2024, Bureaux de Change operators ("BDCs") could not access the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market ("NFEM") to purchase foreign exchange ("FX") for sale to their customers.

On 16th January, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Circular No. 26-1 on the Revised Minimum Capital Requirements...