Can a bank restrict a customer's account without a court order? According to the Court of Appeal, the answer is yes.

The Federal High Court (the "FHC") sitting in Abuja (FCT) on Friday, 19th July 2024, delivered judgment in the case between Abu Arome v. Central Bank of Nigeria & 3 Ors

A New Regime For International Money Transfer Operator's License In Nigeria Introduction The Central Bank of Nigeria on January 31st 2024 released a revised guidelines for international money transfer services in Nigeria.

The enactment of the Electricity Act 2023 now effectively incorporates Nigeria's federal system in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry in that, State Governments in Nigeria now have the powers, subject to the EA, to establish and operate their own State electricity market.

As competition in telecoms becomes truly global, governance is no longer just about compliance; it is a strategic imperative.

In the journey of life, mortality remains a constant, emphasizing the necessity of estate planning as individuals accumulate assets.

Following a series of public consultations held across Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission released the 2023 Mini-Grid Regulations on December 29th, 2023.

Dr. Adeyulu, a medical practitioner and a specialist respiratory physician in Nigeria, had taken out an Originating Summons on 3rd September 2020 to query the Respondents' insistence ...

The Apex Court on Friday, 5th January 2024, delivered judgment on the sensational case between National Inland Waterways Authority & 3 Ors v. Lagos State Waterways Authority & 5 Ors in Appeal No. SC. 17/2018.

This Note assesses the scope of the regulatory intervention in NESI and the ensuing license cancellation proceedings instituted by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission against Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company.

In this article, Simisola Eyisanmi and Bankole Oke explore the recapitalisation strategies available to BDCs, from equity and debt financing to mergers and retained earnings, within the context of Nigeria's evolving capital market.

On 16th July 2024, the Court of Appeal sitting at Ibadan in Appeal No: CA/IB/469/2022 delivered a pivotal judgment that can significantly alter the Nigerian corporate jurisprudence as it relates to the status of Non-Executive Directors...

In response to the fifth alteration of the 1999 Constitution which puts electricity on the concurrent legislative list and the subsequent enactment of the Electricity Act 2023...

On 26 June 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, National Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025, and Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act, together the "Nigerian Tax Reform Acts".

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On 22nd December 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued Guidelines FPR/DIR/PUB/CIR/002/003 on the operations of bank accounts for virtual assets service providers.

Litigation Dispute Resolution Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Nigeria, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries