Introduction Just months after Nigeria successfully exited the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in October 2025, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) (the agency) was awarded the UNODC-World Bank-Egmont Group Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) initiative award in recognition of the successful efforts in investigating…
Introduction The oil and gas industry is an extremely competitive industry in Nigeria. The industry is responsible for the production, use, supply, regulation and the economy of oil and gas in Nigeria. It is of extreme importance and contribution to…
Introduction On the 7th day of July 2026, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) (hereinafter referred to as “the Commission”) issued a notice to registered companies and the general public of its intention to enforce the statutory provision and requirement of…
Introduction In a press release by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) on the 26th day of June 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the NIMC Act 2026 into law. The new legislation introduces…
An analysis of gig worker rights under Nigerian labor law. Explore structural gaps, the Uber v. Olatunji case, and the urgent need for regulatory reform.
NCC approval for shareholding changes is now mandatory before eligible telecom ownership transfers can be registered with CAC. Learn the new rules.
Introduction CBN Ring-Fencing Guidelines introduce a new regulatory framework aimed at strengthening governance, protecting customer funds, and ensuring operational independence among closely linked entities in Nigeria’s financial system. On the 10th day of June, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
Introduction In a judgment that strengthens consumer protection in Nigeria’s real estate sector, the High Court of Lagos State has ruled in favour of Zikel Solutions Investment Limited (The Claimant), holding that a developer cannot rely on a blanket no‑refund…
Introduction Nigeria’s regulatory landscape for consumer protection continues to evolve as regulators seek to address the challenges arising from digital commerce, online platforms, electronic transactions, and other technology-driven services. In line with its consumer protection mandate, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection…
Introduction The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on the 1st day of June 2026 officially launched the Payment System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), a strategic framework designed to guide the development of Nigeria’s payment ecosystem over the next several years.…
