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.

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.

In October 2025, Lagos State authorities sealed multiple supermarkets for violating single-use plastic bans, marking a decisive shift from policy guidance to enforceable legal action. What does this enforcement wave mean for FMCG businesses navigating Nigeria's evolving environmental compliance landscape?

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").

Q4 2025 marks an important period for Nigeria's health and pharmaceutical sector. It is no longer just about introducing new reforms, but about strengthening what has already been put in place...

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...

Nigeria's 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures introduce sweeping import restrictions on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods from non-ECOWAS countries, fundamentally reshaping supply chains across food, household care...

Nigeria remains one of Africa's most dynamic economies. With a population exceeding 200 million, a fast-growing middle class, and a rapidly expanding digital economy...

In early January 2026, reports circulated regarding significant U.S. actions in Venezuela, including alleged military operations in and around Caracas and claims concerning...