The regulatory framework governing competition matters in Nigeria's communications industry has been the subject of recent legal controversy,

In early 2026, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (the “Authority”) issued the Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Operations Regulations, 2025 (the “Regulations”), introducing a consolidated regulatory framework for the Nigeria’s midstream and downstream operations sectors.

When Nigerian Breweries used crowd footage from a sponsored event in its advertising campaign, it triggered a landmark data protection ruling. The Lagos High Court determined that identifiable photographs constitute personal data under Nigeria's 2023 Data Protection Act, and that generic venue notices cannot authorize commercial use of attendees' images.

Nigeria and Ghana's energy and natural resources sectors are transitioning from policy formulation to active implementation, with major infrastructure projects advancing and regulatory frameworks strengthening. As NLNG Train 7 nears completion and the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline secures funding, both nations are intensifying efforts to monetise resources, expand generation capacity, and attract mining investments while tightening oversight across petroleum, power, and mineral sectors.

Adire which is derived from the Yoruba etymology of àdì (to tie) and rẹ (to dye)1 is a hand-dyed fabric traditionally made by artisans of the Yoruba ethnic group in Southwestern Nigeria.

In what has been a series of legislative activities within the nation's aviation sector, the President recently ratified the Montreal and the Beijing Protocols.

In an increasingly globalised world, marked by a surge in the volume of cross-border trade and investments and a steady erosion of physical and symbolic boundaries, legal reforms and developments within one jurisdiction...

Foreign Jurisdiction clauses are of critical importance to international transactions.

In 2025, Ghana's oil and gas sector, largely fueled by the change in government after the 2024 election results, experienced strategic reforms and increased investment aimed...

The Federal High Court's 2026 Practice Directions mark a pivotal shift in how electricity sector disputes are resolved in Nigeria, introducing specialized procedural requirements that demand strategic navigation of regulatory, contractual, and judicial pathways.

The issuance of the General Transition Guidelines for the Tax Acts 2025 provides long-awaited clarity on one of the most significant tax reforms in Nigeria's recent history. This Client Alert examines the practical implications for businesses navigating the transition to the new tax regime, including treatment of accounting periods, transaction taxes, ongoing contracts, tax incentives, disputes, and compliance obligations.

On 14 January 2026 and 28 January 2026, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission ("NUPRC" or the "Commission") held the 2025 Pre-Bid Conference and Webinar respectively.

Over the years, one question that has been of considerable concern for both practitioners and litigants alike is whether a wronged contractual counterparty has lost the right of action in relation ...

This digest examines major energy and natural resources developments across Ghana and Nigeria, covering upstream exploration, gas infrastructure expansion, refinery capacity growth, and mining sector activity. The analysis tracks investment flows, infrastructure projects, and policy initiatives shaping energy security and industrial development in both West African markets.

The Bank of Ghana has reset the regulatory framework for microfinance, replacing a fragmented, activity-based regime with a structured system anchored on institutional form, capital strength, and governance.

In Part 1 of this 2-Part Series (Part 2 publishes tomorrow), we examine Nigeria's US$750 billion solid minerals sector which is fast becoming Africa's next frontier.

Flight disruptions are a common occurrence in Nigeria, often resulting in considerable inconvenience for passengers and posing complex legal, financial, and reputational challenges for airlines.

For more than two decades, Nigerian courts have grappled with a fundamental but unsettled question: Which limitation law applies to oil-spill claims in Nigeria?

In the April 2026 edition of TEMPLARS Tax Transcripts, our Tax Practice examines the ongoing rollout of Nigeria’s reformed tax framework and its practical impact on compliance and enforcement.

Faced with an estimated N2trillion public sector pension deficit, arbitrary increase in pensions due to poor administrative structures, near absence of an effective financial security system for old retirees and the weakening of the extended family support system due to urbanisation and increased mobility, the Government of Nigeria has had to radically reform pensions administration in Nigeria through the instrumentality of the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2004.