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 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.…
The Supreme Court has yet again delivered a landmark decision earlier this month on the 10th day of April 2026 in the case of NECONDE ENERGY LTD V. FBN QUEST MERCHANT BANK LIMITED & 4 ORS (SC/CV/48/2026). The decision has…
In a letter dated the 30th day of March 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the need for Banks and other financial institutions to deploy a Cyber Security Assessment Tool (CSAT). In recent times, the issue of cybersecurity…
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) (hereinafter “the Council”) has intensified the enforcement of its pre-vetting requirements for digital and online advertising. Recent enforcement actions include fines of up to ₦1 million per violation imposed on online businesses for…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through its Payments System Policy Department, released a circular (hereinafter the ‘Circular’) on the 12th of March 2026 on additional functionalities for Instant Payment (IP) in Nigeria. In line with its mandate to promote…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (“the Commission” or NCC) has proposed a regulatory reform requiring telecommunications operators in Nigeria to provide a minimum of fourteen (14) days’ notice to subscribers before deactivating their SIM cards due to inactivity or post-paid account…
Following the introduction of the General Application and Implementation Directives (GAID) 2025 by the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC or “the Commission”), certain entities are required to submit Compliance Audit Returns (CAR) annually to demonstrate adherence to Nigeria’s data protection…
The Senate has held a public hearing, hereinafter referred to as “The Hearing”, on a Bill for an Act to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, No. 5 of 2020 (SB959), hereinafter referred to as “The Bill”. The…
