ArticleExpert Q&A On 2024 Proposed PTAB Trial Rules On Discretionary Denials And SettlementThe current state of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in Nigeria has seen an increased volume of deals than in 2020. NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawStren and Blan Partners
ArticleMaximizing Value: The Role Of Intellectual Property Valuation In Corporate RestructuringThe process of calculating the worth of Intellectual Property (IP) assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, is known as intellectual property Valuation (IP Valuation).NigeriaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringStren and Blan Partners
ArticleTEMS Sector Quarterly Insights (July – September 2025)The July–September 2025 edition of the TEMS Sector Quarterly Insights captures key shifts across Technology, Entertainment, Media, and Sports in Nigeria and Africa.NigeriaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentStren and Blan Partners
ArticleUnderstanding Franchising: A Model For Business GrowthIn the realm of business expansion, franchising stands as a beacon of opportunity, offering a unique model that fosters growth, innovation, and sustainability with reduced risk. NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawStren and Blan Partners
ArticleSupply Chain And Distribution Agreements In Nigeria's FMCG Sector: Key Clauses, Legal Risks And Best PracticesThe Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry in Nigeria is one of the most dynamic and competitive industries, with products in high demand and quick inventory turnover. Due to the nature of the industry.NigeriaConsumer ProtectionStren and Blan Partners
ArticleCorporate Risk Management Considerations For Labour-related Risks In Manufacturing OperationsManufacturing operations form the backbone of Nigeria's industrial economy. Whilst factory production drives profitability and employment, it simultaneously exposes corporate employers to significant labour-related risks...NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawStren and Blan Partners
ArticleThe Securities And Exchange Commission Unveils Framework For Banking Sector RecapitalisationThe Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") on 28th March, 2024, issued a circular announcing an upward review of minimum capital requirements for banks in Nigeria thereby...NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawStren and Blan Partners
ArticleComplexities Of Decommissioning And Abandonment In Nigeria's Oil And Gas Sector: Strategic Insights And Risk Management For Indigenous Companies And IOCsAs Nigeria currently experiences a wave of divestments by international oil companies (IOCs), an increased attention is being directed towards the decommissioning of ageing infrastructure.NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStren and Blan Partners
ArticleEnvironmental Impact Assessment In Infrastructure Development: Legal Framework, And Contribution To Sustainable Development In NigeriaAn Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical process used to evaluate the potential environmental impact of proposed projects before they are implemented. NigeriaEnvironmentStren and Blan Partners
ArticlePower Sector Review: Breaking Down Nerc's Mini-Grid Regulations, 2023The National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC or the "Commission"), in a bid to boost investment and accelerate mini-grid deployment, issued a Mini Grid Regulations in 2016 (2016 Regulations)...NigeriaEnvironmentStren and Blan Partners
ArticlePrivate Equity Investing In Emerging Markets: Key Considerations For StakeholdersBusiness and finance are inseparable. As much as founders, innovators, and business owners constantly search for funding to scale their company's operational objectives and expansion...NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawStren and Blan Partners
ArticleEnergy Sector Round-Up For 2024 And Forecast For 2025Dangote Refinery Operations: The world's largest single-train refinery commenced operations, refining diesel, aviation fuel, and Euro-5 petrol for domestic and export markets.NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStren and Blan Partners
ArticleMarket Update: Nigeria Achieves Major Milestone As It Joins The Unified West African Power GridNigeria has achieved a historic breakthrough in regional energy integration, following the successful synchronisation of its national electricity grid with the West African Power Pool...NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStren and Blan Partners
ArticleNigeria's National Policy On Arbitration And Adr 2024: A Game-Changer For Dispute ResolutionNigeria has taken a monumental step forward in its legal and economic landscape with the release of the National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), 2024 ("the Policy").NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStren and Blan Partners
ArticleEnergy Insights: The QuarterlyIn the last quarter of 2024, Nigeria's oil and gas sector experienced a slight development from the previous quarter. In October 2024 the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)...NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStren and Blan Partners
ArticleEnergy Insıghts: The QuarterlyQ3 of 2024 for Nigeria's energy sector demonstrated significant advancements despite persistent challenges.NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStren and Blan Partners
ArticleRedefining Healthcare: Balancing Innovation & Privacy In Health Tech & TelemedicineIn an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the healthcare sector stands at the forefront of innovation. NigeriaPrivacyStren and Blan Partners
ArticleBrand Competition Dynamics And The Legal Framework In Nigeria's Fast-moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg) SectorThe FMCG sector in Nigeria is a lively and fast-expanding sectorthat combines demographic opportunity, economic expansion, and regulatory complexity. Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation and largest economy...NigeriaAntitrust/Competition LawStren and Blan Partners
ArticleInnovating Commodity Finance: The Legal Framework For Warehouse Receipts Under Nigeria's ISA 2025The commodity market is a significant driver of Nigeria's economic output, contributing between one - third and two - fifths of the national GDP .NigeriaFinance and BankingStren and Blan Partners
ArticleHealth And Pharmaceutical Sector Round-Up For Q2 Of 2026: Key Developments And Outlook For Q3 2026Q2 2026 marked a pivotal period for Nigeria's health and pharmaceutical sector, as the government shifted from broad policy statements to concrete implementation measures. What do the new National Malaria Strategic Plan, emergency medical response initiatives, and digital pharmacy regulations mean for healthcare operators, investors, and service providers navigating this evolving regulatory landscape? NigeriaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesStren and Blan Partners