The Nigerian Electricity Act 2023 (EA 2023) made mini-grids one of the cornerstones of Nigeria's power sector reform. It, through the licensing mechanism, moved mini-grids from being a niche "rural electrification" tool into a full commercial electricity sub-sector.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been vocal about implementing regulatory measures aimed at ensuring banking stability while improving credit growth in the Nigerian economy.

The Rules not only provide for the due regulation of OTPs, but also ensure that Dealing Members do not run at a risk of being left unprotected.

The Nigerian Immigration Service recently rolled out a new Visa on Arrival application process for Business Travelers and African nationals.

Arguably, the most basic principles in business are minimising cost and maximising profit.

Capital is the lifeblood of every corporate organization. Every company needs capital to run its operations and achieve its corporate goals efficiently.

Energy security is one of the key concerns of nations around the world. Underpinning this concept are four factors, namely, the availability of energy sources...

Islamic financing has gained ground in Nigeria in recent times. Further to this, Islamic finance institutions are being set up and the government at both state and federal levels have issued sukuk bonds.

Business rescue is a noble concept, which seeks to balance out the interests of both the creditors and the debtor in line with international best practices.

It is a common practice in Nigeria, especially in Lagos, for developers of residential estates to compel purchasers in the completed estate, by virtue of their purchase...

On 19 December 2020, the Securities Exchange Commission, Nigeria ("SEC") published a statement, informing the public that the Investments and Securities Tribunal, ("IST")...

In September 2013, the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry was privatised. Six generation companies and 11 distribution companies were sold to investors who acquired a minimum of 60% of the shares of each company.

What is the Rationale for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement?

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in a judgment delivered by Honourable Justice Valentine B. Ashi in Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/2625/16 on 12th April 2018, declared as null and void the practice...

The continuing spread of the coronavirus has led to different nations issuing directives to their nationals to stay indoors in order to contain the spread of the virus.

In pursuit of its goal to liberalize the Nigerian foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued the 'Guidelines for International Money Transfer Services ...

On Tuesday, 19th August, 2025, the International Trade Practice Group (ITPG) of ÆLEX led by Mrs. Rebecca Ebokpo, hosted the Annual ITPG webinar titled "Incoterms and International Trade: Navigating Risk, Responsibility, and Cross-border transactions".

As 2025 unfolds, regulatory dynamics are set to play a significant role in shaping the business landscape. Many of these regulatory actions started to take shape toward the end of 2024 but are expected...

For many Nigerians, moving abroad meant a clean break from Nigerian tax obligations.

Since the beginning of time, art and design have been used by cultures worldwide to document histories, practices, and innovations.