Courts across Africa and beyond are issuing rulings that redefine who qualifies as an employee, determine which country's court has jurisdiction for disputes, and assess whether AI-driven hiring or termination could expose companies to liability. For organizations operating in Nigeria or managing cross-border operations, these decisions have significant implications for their employee management and relationships.

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are becoming an increasingly important mechanism for financing, building, and operating healthcare infrastructure and services in Nigeria.

Nigeria's tax administration is undergoing a significant transformation with the launch of Rev360, a next-generation revenue platform set to debut on April 30, 2026. This new system promises to revolutionize efficiency, transparency, and taxpayer experience, marking a pivotal shift toward a smarter, more integrated tax infrastructure. Businesses must understand what this platform means for their operations and how to prepare for the changes ahead.

Nigeria's maritime sector, though crucial to its economy, faces challenges such as aging infrastructure, inefficiency, and insufficient funding.

Fraud has evolved beyond traditional boundaries, leveraging digital finance and global commerce to enable sophisticated cross-border crimes that can be executed remotely in minutes. Modern fraudsters exploit technological advances and interconnected financial systems to move stolen funds across jurisdictions with unprecedented speed and anonymity.

Startup financing in Nigeria continues to evolve as the country remains one of Africa's four major startup markets, yet early-stage fundraising presents persistent challenges around valuation, particularly for companies without established revenue or market comparables. This analysis examines how hybrid instruments like SAFEs can address the practical and legal complexities founders face when raising capital before achieving operational maturity.

The third quarter of 2025 was a notable period in Nigeria's health and pharmaceutical trajectory, characterised by a sequence of reforms designed to enhance structural efficiency and restore investor confidence.

When a company's assets are systematically stripped before creditors can enforce their rights, a critical legal question emerges: can creditors pursue independent claims against those responsible...

The traditional approach to corporate insolvency in Nigeria, which focused on liquidation and winding-up, has undergone a significant shift with the enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.

China's elimination of tariffs on Nigerian imports presents unprecedented market access to 1.4 billion consumers, but Nigerian exporters face critical intellectual property vulnerabilities...

Globalisation has not merely transformed the world into a global village for social interaction; it has fundamentally reconfigured the architecture of international commerce.

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Sector in Nigeria offers significant opportunities for local and foreign businesses due to the large consumer base and sustained demand for everyday products.

Cross-border digital fraud, encompassing cryptocurrency theft, business email compromise, wire fraud and romance scams, has evolved into a sophisticated global phenomenon.

The second quarter of 2026 witnessed significant geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that disrupted global oil supply routes and triggered volatility in international crude prices. These developments had direct impacts on Nigeria's downstream petroleum market, with Dangote Petroleum Refinery making multiple price adjustments throughout the period as Brent prices fluctuated.

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector increasingly faces pressure over its environmental impact, with packaging alone responsible for about 40% of global plastic waste.

On 29th July, 2024, the Corporate Affairs Commission (the "CAC") exercising its authority under Section 8 (1) (e) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020...

This Stakeholders' Report provides a comprehensive analysis of key regulatory developments and legislative changes affecting Nigeria's health and pharmaceutical sector during the year 2025 (the "Report Period").

The Nigerian health and pharmaceutical sector is confronted with a rising demand for effective and adequate healthcarpharmaceutical pharmaceutical products. However, the path to ensuring that effective...

Nigeria's intellectual property sector has seen significant developments including the implementation of the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy, the inauguration of WIPO's first Sub-Saharan...

The issuance of the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025 by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is a significant milestone in the operationalisation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act...