Introduction On 30th September 2026, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (‘the Commission’ or ‘FCCPC’) published the Draft Sales Promotion (Amended) Regulation, 2026 (‘the Draft Regulation’) for stakeholder and public review. The Draft Regulation was issued pursuant to sections…
Introduction On the 31st of July 2025, the President assented to the enactment of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 as the governing law for insurance practices and operations within the industry. The Act repeals several provisions and introduces a new Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR) and a Risk-Based Capital…
Introduction Cloud computing has become the backbone of today’s digital economy, supporting everything from financial services and healthcare to artificial intelligence (AI), education, e-commerce, and public administration. Digital technologies increasingly underpin commercial, governmental, and social activities, making data infrastructure critical…
Sixteen years of Manifield Solicitors: Mani reflects on the vision, people, faith, leadership and lessons that have shaped the firm — and the journey ahead.
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…
Abstract Prior to 2019, Nigeria’s correctional centres were known simply as ‘prisons’. The Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019, signed into law by former President Muhammadu Buhari, redefined these custodial institutions as centres for “reformation, rehabilitation, and social reintegration”, a landmark…
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…
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…
