Nigerian banks have long prioritized land as collateral for lending, but this orthodoxy increasingly fails to serve businesses whose real value lies in receivables, inventory, and working capital cycles. As manufacturing, distribution, and logistics companies drive economic activity without substantial land holdings, the financial sector's rigid collateral requirements may be stifling growth in the very enterprises that power Nigeria's economy.

This article examines the statutory framework governing committal proceedings in Nigeria, focusing on the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act and the procedural mechanisms of Forms 48 and 49. It analyzes the practical application...

Nigeria's non-oil economy demonstrated robust growth of 4.07% in Q4 2025, with agriculture, real estate, construction, and manufacturing leading the expansion. This analysis examines the corporate-commercial implications of this economic momentum and the increasingly structured regulatory environment shaping business operations. The piece explores three key developments from 2025 that are particularly significant for boards, investors, and in-house counsel navigating Nigeria's evolving business landscape.

As we enter the new year, it is important to reflect on the major developments that shaped Nigeria's oil and gas industry in 2025. The sector continued to evolve under the framework of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)...

Executive Order 9 of 2026 represents a fundamental restructuring of Nigeria's petroleum governance framework, extending far beyond simple revenue remittance requirements. This analysis examines the constitutional foundations, institutional implications, compliance challenges, and long-term impacts on operators, investors, regulators, and the broader energy sector in what may be one of the most consequential developments in Nigerian petroleum governance in recent years.

Technology transfer is the sharing or disseminating of knowledge, skills, methods, technologies, equipment, intellectual property or innovations from one entity (often a foreign company...

In the waning decades of the 20th century, the world stood at a crossroads, facing the mounting consequences of unchecked industrialization, environmental degradation, and widening social disparities.

Aviation disputes in Nigeria present unique challenges as aircraft can leave the jurisdiction within hours, potentially evading judgment and frustrating creditors. This examination of Nigeria's legal framework for aviation claims analyzes constitutional provisions, statutes, case law, and international conventions to clarify jurisdictional rules, aircraft detention procedures, and the distinction between genuine aviation claims and standard commercial disputes.

Nigeria's oil and gas industry experienced significant milestones in the first half of 2026, building on an exceptionally active 2025 marked by major investment decisions, licensing rounds, and substantial transactions. While the pace has moderated compared to the previous year's unprecedented activity, the sector continues to achieve critical developments across upstream, midstream, and gas value chains that are reshaping the country's energy landscape.

On August 7th, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 ("the New Act") which now repeals the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990 (‘Old Act").

In 2021, African startups raised over $4 billion across 355 funding deals, that is (almost three times what was raised in previous years) and the Nigerian fintech sector reportedly accounted for 63%

The Nigerian Power Sector experienced significant regulatory and market developments in the first half of 2026, yet continues to face critical structural challenges. This comprehensive mid-year report examines NESI's performance, analyzes key legal and regulatory changes, and assesses emerging trends in state electricity market reforms and energy transition initiatives.

Nigeria's upstream petroleum sector faces evolving regulatory requirements as the 2026 Decommissioning and Abandonment Regulations introduce targeted refinements to the foundational framework established in 2023. How do these new regulations address implementation challenges, funding constraints, and lifecycle compliance gaps that have emerged since the Petroleum Industry Act's enactment?

Flooding remains one of the most damaging and recurrent climate-related hazards worldwide, and its frequency is projected to rise due to climate change, sea-level rise, and rapid urbanization.

The integrity and transparency of any democratic system hinge on the constitutional framework 1 governing its electoral process. Over the past two decades of Nigeria's Fourth Republic, the 1999

After years of litigation and substantial legal expense, a successful litigant obtains a favorable court judgment in Nigeria, only to face a harsh reality: the judgment debtor refuses to comply voluntarily, rendering both themselves and their assets inaccessible. What happens when court orders become mere pieces of paper, and how can successful litigants navigate the protracted and cumbersome enforcement proceedings that follow?

Nigeria's solid minerals sector has achieved significant revenue growth and begun developing domestic processing capacity, yet faces critical challenges in converting ambitious policy frameworks into operational infrastructure. With the 2016 Mining Roadmap concluded and new fiscal reforms in place, the sector must now demonstrate whether it can bridge the gap between policy ambition and industrial execution while addressing persistent issues like illegal mining and regulatory implementation.

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, finally signed the Petroleum Industry Bill ("PIB") 2021 (now Petroleum Industry Act, "PIA", the "Act") into law on August 16, 2021, well over a decade after the first draft of the Bill was presented to the National Assembly.

Off-plan property acquisitions have surged in Nigeria's real estate market, offering buyers the chance to lock in today's prices for future assets while developers secure construction capital directly from purchasers.

Today, the 29th of September marks the 2022 World Maritime Day. The theme "New Technologies for Greener Shipping" was chosen by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to promote the use of