On the 13th of July, 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") made a significant stride in reinforcing the nation's financial sector by issuing the Corporate Governance Guidelines...

As public companies proceed with mergers and acquisitions, they must generally ensure that their transactions strictly comply with the Act.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reversed its 2024 foreign exchange restrictions on International Oil Companies, allowing immediate repatriation of 100% of export proceeds. This policy shift eliminates the previous 90-day retention requirement and 50/50 rule, fundamentally changing how IOCs manage their treasury operations and export earnings in Nigeria's oil and gas sector.

In January 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued the Framework for Regulatory Sandbox Operations (the "Framework"), which provides for the establishment of a regulatory sandbox in Nigeria and the rules guiding its operations.

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") on 15th March, 2022, released an exposure draft on the Guidelines for Bank Neutral Cash Hubs Operations in Nigeria

In light of ongoing challenges in the Nigerian foreign exchange market, including recent distortions driven by speculators and illicit traders, the need for a robust regulatory...

With the increasing need to ensure financial security in today’s rapidly digitizing landscape and evolving compliance demands, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...

In our article of 20th July, 2020, we discussed the Operational Guidelines on Global Standing Instruction ("Guidelines") recently issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN")...

On July 8th, 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) published a regulatory framework for licensing international Application to Person (A2P) messaging services in Nigeria.

The requirement to leverage on third party service providers for the dissemination of products and services has remained in constant demand for businesses.

Commencing a business in Nigeria can be a promising venture, given the country's large population, growing economy, and various business opportunities.

On September 14, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") released a statement announcing its authority to regulate cryptocurrencies and digital assets in Nigeria, as detailed in our article...

Electricity is a necessity for any thriving economy. For several years, however, factors such as inadequate infrastructure, inefficient legal/regulatory frameworks, and limited private sector participation...

The Nigerian e-commerce sector continues to evolve and experience rapid growth and changes. Businesses operating in this sector, however, experience a number of challenges...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries worldwide, its adoption among Nigerian businesses is gaining significant momentum.

The recent State visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom on March 18, 2026 marks a significant moment in the evolution of Nigeria–UK relations, being the first such visit in nearly four decades.

On 1st May 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), launched sweeping reforms to the country's expatriate administration and visa regime.

In our previous newsletters, we explored the fundamentals of protecting your intellectual property (IP) rights, such as identifying protectable assets to navigating registration procedures and period of validity.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (“NDPC”) has announced an extension of the deadline for the filing of the 2025 Data Protection Compliance Audit Returns (“CAR”) from March 31 to May 30, 2026.

The Nigerian Startup Act 2022 (NSA) is a significant piece of legislation, designed to foster innovation, attract investment, and create a favourable business climate for tech-enabled startups in Nigeria. It aims to position Nigeria as a leading hub for digital entrepreneurship in Africa by removing regulatory barriers and offering targeted incentives.