The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act ("FCCPA"), 2018 is generally the primary legislation for the regulation of competition and protection of consumers in Nigeria.

On June 19, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued the Circular to All Public Companies and Capital Market Operators on the Transmutation of Independent Non-Executive Directors...

Nigeria's venture capital (VC) sector has evolved from an informal, relationship-based market into a structured ecosystem shaped by various laws and regulatory requirements including regulations provided...

In a previous publication, we discussed the Africa Carbon Market Initiative (ACMI) which is geared towards initiating and scaling a carbon credit market across the continent.

On February 10, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular on Participation of Licenced Bureau De Change in the Nigerian Foreign...

In a bid to further tighten the nuts and bolts of data protection in Nigeria, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (the "Commission") published on May 31, 2024...

In today's world, the commonly used phrase "the world is your oyster" can now be taken literally by businesses. With the use of technology and data analytics, companies can now reach ...

Cooperative societies are a useful tool for promoting economic growth, improving social welfare, and fostering community development. It creates an avenue for groups of people brought together by a common interest...

In a previous article, we discussed what it means to raise capital through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity ("SAFE"). The SAFE was introduced in 2013, by Y Combinator (YC)...

The Nigerian technology ecosystem has grown astronomically over years, with startups and technology companies springing up across the country. In recent times, however, factors such as the current economic...

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") has recently issued two regulatory communications: (i) the Revised Cash-Related Policies, effective 1 January 2026...

On the 21st of December 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN') issued a circular titled "Re: Naira Redesigned Policy – Revised Cash Withdrawal Limits" (the "Circular")...

Access to credit in Nigeria has been low for a while, with the Central Bank of Nigeria affirming that only 5.3% of the adult population have access to finance.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, on 9, July 2021, issued The Regulatory Framework and Guidelines for Mobile Money Services in Nigeria which is essentially a more robust framework in comparison to the Guidelines on Mobile Money Services in Nigeria.

On February 1, 2022, the primary regulator of insurers in Nigeria, the National Insurance Commission issued the Insurance Web Aggregators Operational Guidelines, 2022.

Nigeria's trade regulatory landscape has recently seen developments aimed at improving trade administration and strengthening import controls.

The Draft Code aims to safeguard the security and interest of Nigerians and non-Nigerians with to respect activities conducted on online platforms.

Globally, jurisdictions such as Mauritius, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates have built reputations as investor friendly hubs by maintaining transparent, predictable, and business-friendly tax systems.

In recent times, Nigeria has distinguished itself in the area of technology through skilled tech talent and homegrown innovative tech products and services.

The Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 was enacted on March 31, 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replace the previous ISA, updating the law with provisions impacting emerging trends...