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Regulatory Update: Public Private Partnerships

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission ("ICRC"), in August 2025 issued the PPP Regulatory Notice (the ‘Notice'), pursuant to the powers conferred on it under Section 34 of the Infrastructure...

Nigeria Government

GE

G ELIAS

Washington Accords For Peace And Prosperity

The signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in Washington on 4 December 2025 is being presented as a turning point for the Great Lakes region,...

Worldwide Government

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Shikana Group

The Life Sentence Of Nnamdi Kanu: Legal And Human Rights Perspectives

On the 20th day of November 2025, Nnamdi Kanu who was tried at the Federal High Court, Abuja for the offence of Treason, was sentenced to life imprisonment under the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act 2013.

Nigeria Government

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Doing Business In Lagos, Nigeria: A Strategic Legal Guide For Investors Entering Africa's Fastest-Growing Market

Lagos State is widely regarded as the commercial capital of Nigeria and one of the most dynamic business environments in Africa.

Nigeria Government

BH

Balogun Harold

The East African Insider – Week 22nd – 28th November 2025

Tanzania Government

SG

Shikana Group

Business Licensing Bill, 2025: Streamlining Trade Or Stifling Enterprise?

South Africa Government

E

ENS

Existing Legal Framework For Repatriation Of Funds In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

Danol Partners

Privately Initiated Infrastructure Proposals: A Strategic Pathway For Infrastructure Delivery In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

T

Templars

Subpoenaed Under Section 417 – What Are Your Rights And Obligations?

South Africa Government

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Constitutionality Of The Joint Revenue Board: A Challenge To Nigeria's Fiscal Federalism

Nigeria Government

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Law & Politics Of Presidential Pardon: A Jurisprudential Inquiry Into Mercy, Finality, And Power.

Nigeria Government

A

Alliance Law Firm

The East African Insider – Week 8th – 14th NovemBER 2025

Tanzania Government

SG

Shikana Group

How ESG Trends Nigeria Influence Foreign Direct Investment Decisions

Nigeria Government

NC

Novatia Consulting

The Constitutional Right To Own Properties - Examining The Extent And Limits

Nigeria Government

EM

Esher & Makarios

Ghana Work And Residence Permit Guide (2025): Requirements, Cost, And Application Process

Ghana Immigration

uA

Firmus Advisory

What The New Tax Reform Acts Mean For Business (Names) Owners In Nigeria

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Upstream Petroleum Taxation Under The Nigeria Tax Act – Key Imperatives

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Nigeria Sustainability Market Analysis 2025: ESG Trends & Renewable Energy Insights

NC

Novatia Consulting

Nigeria's New Tax Laws On Taxation Of Non-Resident Companies: Departing From International Standard Principle

KN

KPMG Nigeria

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Money Laundering

Kenya's Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025: A New Licensing And Supervision Framework For VASPs

The President of the Republic of Kenya has assented to the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 ("VASP Act"), which came into force on 4 November 2025.

Kenya Commercial

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ENS

How To Establish A Microfinance, Lending, Or Payment Company In Nigeria

If you are thinking about launching a microfinance bank, lending company, or payment platform in Nigeria, this guide is written from the ground up based on real-world experience.

Nigeria Finance

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Minimum KYC Requirements For Opening Bank Accounts For Nigerian Entities Offshore

Nigeria's recent removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML)...

Nigeria Government

BH

Balogun Harold

Practical Implication Of The Revised FIC Guidance Note 7A

South Africa Finance

WW

Webber Wentzel

SA Delisted - What Comes Next?

South Africa Government

WW

Webber Wentzel

Understanding Nigeria's Removal From The Fatf Grey List – The Implications And Way Forward

Nigeria Government

BC

Babalakin & Co.

The Extra-Territorial Criminal Jurisdiction Of Nigerian Courts Over Money Laundering

Nigeria Criminal

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Templars

Combating Anti-Money Laundering Through Automation – Central Bank Of Nigeria's Approach

Nigeria Government

T

Templars

Nigeria's Exit From The Grey List: Implications For Businesses And The Financial System

Nigeria Government

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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Inward/ Foreign Investment

Promoting Arbitration As A Tool For Encouraging Investment

It is no secret that the world today is a global village, interdependent on itself to ensure the continuity of a thriving commercial community and the survival of each and every nation

Nigeria Litigation

SM

Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

The East African Insider – Week 22nd – 28th November 2025

East Africa is buzzing with new investment opportunities this week that present significant opportunities for investors. In Uganda and Tanzania, major industrial and agro-industrial projects...

Tanzania Government

SG

Shikana Group

Existing Legal Framework For Repatriation Of Funds In Nigeria

Fund repatriation plays a vital role in shaping a country's investment climate and broader economic health. For many nations, especially those reliant on foreign direct investment...

Nigeria Government

Danol Partners

Foreign Banks And Investors Now Allowed In Ethiopia's Liberalized Banking Sector

Ethiopia Finance

Mekdes & Associates

The East African Insider – Week 8th – 14th NovemBER 2025

Tanzania Government

SG

Shikana Group

A Simple Guide To Foreign Investors Doing Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration

Ovie Obobolo & Co.

How ESG Trends Nigeria Influence Foreign Direct Investment Decisions

Nigeria Government

NC

Novatia Consulting

The Public Finance Management Act (PMFA), 2024

Nigeria Finance

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

Mining Mergers And Acquisitions In Nigeria: Key Legal Considerations For Foreign Investors

BH

Balogun Harold

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Fiscal & Monetary Policy

The Constitutionality Of The Joint Revenue Board: A Challenge To Nigeria's Fiscal Federalism

On June 26, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law four landmark tax reform bills that fundamentally reshape Nigeria's revenue administration landscape.

Nigeria Government

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

(Policy Analysis Of The 2025 Tax Reform Acts) Pt.3- The Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2025, And The Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act, 2025

In our last two publications on our tax policy series, we took a deep dive into the review of the provisions and core objectives of the 2025 Tax Reforms Act, specifically the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA).

TA

Tunde & Adisa

The Legality Of IMF And World Bank Loan Conditionalities Vis-À-Vis The Sovereignty Of States

This article examines the legal nature and implications of the loan conditionalitiesimposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank onborrowingcountries, particularly in the Global South.

Nigeria Government

Gresyndale Legal

The East African Insider – Week 21st To 27th June 2025

Tanzania Government

SG

Shikana Group

The East African Insider – Week 7 To 13th June 2025

South Africa Government

SG

Shikana Group

Fiscal Incentives Provided By The Kenyan Government To Foreign Investors: Why You Should Invest In Kenya

Kenya Government

Gresyndale Legal

An Overview Of The Regulatory Changes In The Nigerian Banking & Finance Sector In 2024 And Outlook For 2025

Nigeria Finance

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

The Impact Of Inflation In Nigeria: A Closer Look At Proposed Tax Increases

KN

KPMG Nigeria

The Hidden Costs Of Doing Business In Nigeria: A Call For Reform

A

AELEX

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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Regulatory Update: Public Private Partnerships

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission ("ICRC"), in August 2025 issued the PPP Regulatory Notice (the ‘Notice'), pursuant to the powers conferred on it under Section 34 of the Infrastructure...

Nigeria Government

GE

G ELIAS

Doing Business In Lagos, Nigeria: A Strategic Legal Guide For Investors Entering Africa's Fastest-Growing Market

Lagos State is widely regarded as the commercial capital of Nigeria and one of the most dynamic business environments in Africa.

Nigeria Government

BH

Balogun Harold

Two Big Steps Forward For South Africa: Ratings Boost And FATF Grey List Removal

South Africa has achieved two landmark improvements in international perception and operating conditions within weeks: S&P Global upgraded the sovereign credit ratings...

South Africa Finance

E

ENS

Privately Initiated Infrastructure Proposals: A Strategic Pathway For Infrastructure Delivery In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

T

Templars

ENS Contributes To The 2025 CLIMATE POLICY MONITOR, A Survey Of 37 Major Countries' Climate-related Laws And Regulations.

South Africa Environment

E

ENS

The Public Finance Management Act (PMFA), 2024

Nigeria Finance

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

The Presidential Directive On The Reduction Of Petroleum Sector Contracting Costs And Timelines, 2024

Nigeria Government

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

The Presidential Directive On Local Content Compliance Requirement 2024

Nigeria Compliance

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

Consequences Of A Liquidator Ceding Rights Under A Contract

South Africa Government

E

ENS

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Latest Videos

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International Human Rights Day 2024 – Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now: How We Show Up (Video)

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Discussing The Osun State Election Tribunal - Talking Legal With TTA (Video)

TT

The Trusted Advisors

OAL's Policy Report 2022 – Big Issues For The 2023 General Election (Video)

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Why EFCC Shouldn't Be In Existence – Former NBA President (Video)

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Podcast | Power FM | Reflections On The State Capture Report

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ENS

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