Nigeria: Contracts and Commercial Law

In early 2026, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (the “Authority”) issued the Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Operations Regulations, 2025 (the “Regulations”), introducing a consolidated regulatory framework for the Nigeria’s midstream and downstream operations sectors.

Nigeria’s startup ecosystem has established itself as one of the most dynamic in Africa. Despite global headwinds in venture capital markets, funding into African technology companies remained significant in 2024, with Partech reporting that US$3.2 billion was invested across the continent, much of it concentrated in Lagos, a city that now ranks among the leading global hubs for technology talent and entrepreneurial activity.

In commercial litigation and pre-suit negotiations, parties frequently engage in settlement discussions to avoid protracted court battles. In an effort to protect such negotiations from later use in evidence, legal practitioners often label correspondence...

Ex parte orders are urgent interim judicial interventions granted in the absence of the adverse party, usually to prevent irreparable harm or preserve the subject-matter of suit pending the hearing of the adverse party...

Most people skim through "terms and conditions" like they are watching a movie trailer, and often miss the plot twist. However, those tiny paragraphs you think do not matter can lead to significant risks, revenue loss...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a significant Executive Order aimed at overhauling Nigeria's oil and gas revenue framework.

Entering a new market is exciting but also legally complex. For foreign investors, choosing the right business structure in Nigeria is essential to ensure smooth operations and avoid regulatory challenges.

Investing in Nigerian startups and companies offers significant opportunities, but it also comes with unique challenges that demand careful evaluation.

When faced with incidents of employee misconduct, addressing such incidents swiftly through a disciplinary process is not just good workplace practice...