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CBN Audits: Key Considerations for Fintechs & Microfinance Banks

A CBN audit is an on-site or off-site examination conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria to assess a regulated financial institution’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and prudential requirements

July 22, 2025

Legal Updates

LASBCA “Request-for-Documents” Letters: Key Considerations

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has begun mass-issuing “Request for Documents” notices to property owners in Lagos State.

July 17, 2025

Doing Business with the Nigerian Government: Key Considerations for Private Sector Players

From oil to infrastructure and digital regulation, Nigeria’s Federal Government sits at the center of the nation’s economic activity. For private investors, public partnerships can be transformative, but they’re also uniquely complex. This article distills practical lessons and legal insights for private companies seeking to engage the Nigerian Government effectively.

July 10, 2025

Evaluating Labour Guidelines and Cost Drivers in Nigeria's Oil & Gas Industry: A Review in Light of the Cost Efficiency Incentives Order, 2025

The recently issued Cost Efficiency Incentives Order, 2025 rightly identifies the need for efficiency in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. However, as we noted in o...

June 24, 2025

Article

Shell v. Minister of Petroleum Resources: Matters Arising

We offer an evaluation of the court’s reasoning in Shell v. Petroleum Development Company Ltd v. Minister of Petroleum Resources in light of constitutional and administrative law principles.

June 24, 2025

Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline: Reflections on the WAGP Tariff Methodology

The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) represents one of Africa’s most ambitious cross-border infrastructure projects.

June 20, 2025

Lagos Carbon Exchange: Key Legal & Market Considerations

The Lagos Carbon Exchange introduces a credible local alternative

June 16, 2025

Legal Updates

New Rules for Fintechs in the Electricity Sector

Third-Party Collection Service Providers (CSPs) are now required to obtain licensing and approval from the NERC

June 14, 2025

Legal Updates

New Private Equity Rules in Nigeria - New Updates

Private equity funds in Nigeria with a target size of ₦5 billion or less are now exempt from full SEC registration, though they must still file governing documents and obtain a no-objection from the SEC.

June 14, 2025

Off-Plan Property Purchases in Lagos: Key Considerations

Many off-plan real estate developers do not set out to be fraudulent. In reality, many real estate developers are ambitious but undercapitalised and understructured. The result is not necessarily fraud but avoidable failure.

June 14, 2025

Article

Nigeria’s Economic Outlook: Reform Momentum and Rising Investor Confidence

The Nigerian economy has demonstrated renewed resilience and reform-driven momentum over the past year, outperforming many peers across sub-Saharan Africa. In 2...

June 13, 2025

Technology, Media & Digital Economy

Case Reviews

How Nigerian Hotels can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

A recent decision by the Federal High Court in favour of a popular Lagos hotel underscores the importance of adopting a strategic approach to music and content broadcasting in Nigerian hotels, clubs, restaurants and entertainment centres

June 12, 2025

Roads & Highways Financing in Nigeria - Key Legal Considerations

Nigeria has an infrastructure financing gap of over $3 trillion, and it needs to spend at least $100 billion annually for the next 30 years to close this gap

June 12, 2025

Technology, Media & Digital Economy

Trump’s 3.5% Tax on Remittances - Some Product Considerations

If President Trump’s proposal to impose a 3.5% excise tax on outbound remittances by non-citizens becomes law, remittance and money transfer companies operating in the cross-border payments space will need to significantly update their compliance strategies.

June 11, 2025

Explainer

Ground Rent in Abuja, Nigeria - Legal Considerations

Ground rent is distinct from the commercial rent payable by a tenant

June 10, 2025

Managing Residential Estates in Lagos: Estate Dues Issues

In that case, the Residents’ Association requested estate dues covering security, waste management, and other community services, from Megawatts, a new resident.

June 1, 2025

Buying a House in Lagos

In our view, buying a house in Lagos is in many ways similar to buying a house in NewYork and Silicon Valley combined

May 29, 2025

Explainer

Demolition Notices in Lagos

If you have just received a demolition notice in Lagos, one of the most strategic decisions you can take is to get independent legal advise. There are a number ...

May 29, 2025

Renting Office Space in Lagos

You may need to make medium to significant infrastructure upgrades or aesthetic facelifts before moving in

May 29, 2025