The Investments and Securities Act 2025 has fundamentally transformed Nigeria's regulatory framework for public offers, introducing stringent registration requirements, enhanced disclosure obligations, and comprehensive investor protection mechanisms. What are the specific legal requirements companies must satisfy when making securities available to the public, and how does the new Act strengthen the Securities and Exchange Commission's supervisory powers while creating direct civil and criminal remedies fo

In Nigeria the principal legislation for the regulation of data protection is the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 ("NDPA") which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 14 June 2023.

Any crime or illegal activity committed in the use of computers and network is referred to as a cybercrime. The Cybercrimes (Prohibition and Prevention, etc.) Act 2015 ("Cybercrimes Act")...

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.

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.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025 (NIIRA 2025), marking the most comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria's insurance regulatory framework in over two decades.

The globalization of the digital economy has made the international movement of data standard operating procedure for modern businesses.

Land ownership refers to the legal right to possess, use, and manage land. It is the state of having legal title to land, allowing the owner to control its use and derive benefits from it.

Upon coming into force on 1st January 2026, Nigerians and foreign nationals with business interest in Nigeria have been seeking tax experts' opinion on a number of emerging issues in the new...

A company in Nigeria, whether resident or non-resident, is subject to taxation if its income falls within the scope of the Companies Incomes Tax Act.

The Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 establishes a carefully balanced framework for challenging arbitral awards in Nigeria, providing exhaustive statutory grounds while preserving the finality principle central to arbitration. This analysis examines the six specific grounds upon which courts may set aside awards, the strict three-month limitation period for applications, and the innovative procedural mechanism allowing tribunals to cure defects before judicial annulment.

The rapid growth of virtual assets and blockchain-based businesses has positioned Nigeria as one of Africa's most active digital asset markets.

Nigeria's Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 fundamentally transforms the country's arbitration framework by codifying the seat of arbitration doctrine in alignment with international standards.

Nigeria is a developing capitalist economy. Free enterprise is the norm but there are some important sectors like Electricity and Water that are partially owned and controlled by the government.

The General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025 is a key regulatory instrument issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on March 20, 2025...

One of the key compliance mechanisms introduced under the NDPA is the requirement for certain data controllers and data processors to conduct periodic compliance audits and file Compliance Audit Returns (CAR)...

In the modern creative economy, the production and dissemination of artistic works often involve multiple contributors beyond the original author.

The enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights in Nigeria increasingly relies on administrative and regulatory mechanisms operating alongside traditional civil remedies.

The Land Use Act of 1978 revolutionized Nigeria's land ownership system by centralizing control and vesting title to all land in the governor of each state, who holds it in trust for the people.

The world of sports is filled with high-stakes competitions, lucrative sponsorships, and complex contractual agreements. With so much on the line, disputes are inevitable.