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A Primer On The Petroleum Industry Act (Amendment) Bill 2025

The proposed Petroleum Industry Act (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the "Bill") marks a new phase in the Nigeria's petroleum sector reforms. The Bill proposes significant adjustments to the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 ("PIA").

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G ELIAS

Corporate Governance In Nigeria: Compliance, Accountability & Role Of The Company Secretary

As Nigeria continues to witness a steady rise in foreign direct investment, the demand for a more robust and transparent corporate governance framework has become paramount.

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Issues In REITs In Nigeria | Regulatory, Tax & Investment Overview

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) enable investors to pool resources and invest in income-generating real estate without the burden of direct ownership.

Nigeria Finance

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The Trusted Advisors

The NWA BOI System As A Case Study: Integrating The Igbo Apprenticeship System And Nigeria's SME Governance Framework

Despite their significant economic contribution, a large proportion of Nigerian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continue to operate largely informally, often lacking structured corporate governance frameworks.

Nigeria Commercial

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WTS Blackwoodstone

Corporate Governance In Nigeria: Beyond Legal Compliance — Building A Culture Of Transparency And Sustainability

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Legal And Strategic Importance Of Trade Associations In Nigeria's Commercial Framework

Nigeria International

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Blueprint Solicitors

Frequently Asked Questions

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Novatia Consulting

How Should Boards Handle Corporate Governance Crises? Lessons From Paystack On Crisis Response And Prevention

Nigeria Commercial

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Reshaping Governance In Nigeria's Telecoms Sector: Key Takeaways From The NCC Guidelines

Nigeria Commercial

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Templars

How ESG Trends Nigeria Influence Foreign Direct Investment Decisions

Nigeria Government

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Novatia Consulting

The Fundamentals Of Strategic Deal Making

Nigeria Commercial

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George Etomi & Partners

Top ESG Trends Nigeria Must Watch: Regulatory Changes And Market Impacts

Nigeria Commercial

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Novatia Consulting

Why ESG Trends Nigeria Is Driving Corporate Transformation Across Industries

Nigeria Commercial

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Novatia Consulting

Understanding The Nigerian Financial Regulatory Architecture

Nigeria Finance

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Esher & Makarios

The Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Bill 2025: A Reform That Risks Deepening Regulatory Overlaps

Nigeria Technology

ALP NG & Co

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

Nigeria Government

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

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

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KPMG Nigeria

Tax Reform In Nigeria: Key Changes Under New Tax Acts

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The Trusted Advisors

The Regulatory And Supervisory Guidelines For 2024 Bureau De Change Operations In Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new regulatory and supervisory guidelines for Bureau De Change (BDC) operations in Nigeria.

Nigeria Commercial

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Niji Oni & Co.

Navigating ESG Compliance In Nigeria: How Nigerian Entities Can Leverage ESG Compliance For Competitive Advantage

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is becoming increasingly important in Nigeria, driven by local regulations, international expectations...

Nigeria Commercial

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Tunde & Adisa

Energy Focus Report Q2 2025 - Power Sector

In response to persistent challenges in revenue collection challenges within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), pursuant to its mandate under section 226...

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George Etomi & Partners

Regulatory Compliance Checklist For Start-ups In Nigeria

Almost three years after The Start-up Act, was signed into law in Nigeria, the jury is still out as to whether or not it has made any difference at enhancing the development and growth of the Nigerian Startup sector and encouraged innovation and entrepreneurship for startups.

Nigeria Commercial

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Goldsmiths Solicitors

Procedure For Removal Of Nominee Directors Under The Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020

Nigeria Commercial

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Advocaat Law Practice

A Comparative Analysis Of Salient Provisions Of The Nigerian Code Of Corporate Governance 2018 And The SME Corporate Governance Guidelines 2024: Highlights Of Similarities And Recommendations

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

NCC Corporate Governance Guidelines : Raising The Compliance Bar For Nigeria's Telecommunications Sector

Nigeria Commercial

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

The Petroleum Industry Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Status, Reform Themes, And Stakeholder Implications

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Corporate Personality And Liability In Nigeria: Emerging Dynamics In Corporate Law

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Shift In Governance In Nigeria's Electricity Sector: Unpacking The Code Of Corporate Governance For The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry

Nigeria Commercial

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Advocaat Law Practice

Understanding The Corporate Governance Guidelines For The Communications Industry And Their Implications For Telecommunications Operators

Nigeria Commercial

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Advocaat Law Practice

Revitalizing Nigerian Football: The NPFL Board's Transformative Journey.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Greenfields Law

Highlights Of The Revised Guidelines On Corporate Governance For Licensed Pension Fund Operators

Nigeria Commercial

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Overview Of The Corporate Governance Guidelines For Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), 2024

Nigeria Commercial

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Understanding The Corporate Governance Guidelines For The Communications Industry And Their Implications For Telecommunications Operators

On the 6 th of August 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (the "Commission" or "NCC") issued the Corporate Governance Guidelines for the Communications Industry (the "Guidelines").

Nigeria Commercial

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Advocaat Law Practice

Revitalizing Nigerian Football: The NPFL Board's Transformative Journey.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL/the League) had been in deep doldrums and lull with regards to investment and visibility.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Greenfields Law

Highlights Of The Revised Guidelines On Corporate Governance For Licensed Pension Fund Operators

In September 2025, the National Pension Commission ("NPC") released the Revised Guidelines on Corporate Governance for Licensed Pension Fund Operators ("Revised Guidelines") replacing the Guidelines...

Nigeria Commercial

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Overview Of The Corporate Governance Guidelines For Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), 2024

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), on Thursday 30 May 2024, issued the Small and Medium Enterprises Corporate Governance Guidelines (‘SME-CGG' or ‘the Guidelines').

Nigeria Commercial

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

ESG Reporting: Beyond Compliance

Nigeria Commercial

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

News Flash: CBN Launches Compliance Department To Oversee Financial Crimes And ESG Supervision

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), via a circular issued on September 4, 2025, has formally launched its Compliance Department (the "Department").

Nigeria Commercial

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Stren & Blan Partners

The Operationality Of The Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) General Application And Implementation Directive (GAID), 2025

n March 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission ("NDPC") issued the Nigeria Data Protection Act ("NDPA") General Application and Implementation Directive, 2025 ("GAID").

Nigeria Privacy

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Lexworth Legal Partners

Continuing Conversations At Horizon 2.0: 9th October 2025, London

In July 2025, Stren & Blan Partners hosted a webinar on "Evolving Global Investigations Landscape: Risk Management and Response Strategies for International Businesses in Africa."

Nigeria Commercial

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Stren & Blan Partners

Continuing Conversations At Horizon 2.0

In July 2025, Stren & Blan Partners hosted a webinar on "Evolving Global Investigations Landscape: Risk Management and Response Strategies for International Businesses in Africa."

Nigeria Commercial

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Stren & Blan Partners

From Four Walls To No Walls: Nigeria's Public Companies Go Virtual

Nigeria Commercial

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Tunde & Adisa

Mergers & Acquisitions In Nigeria In View Of Recapitalization In The Banking And Insurance Sectors- Key Considerations

Nigeria Commercial

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Pavestones Legal

Corporate Governance Code For The NESI: Implications For Power Sector Licensees

Nigeria Commercial

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Hidden Threat To Sustainability: Corporate Abuse Of Office

Nigeria Commercial

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Tope Adebayo LP

Capital Market Trends In Nigeria: Navigating Sec Rules On Board Appointments & Tenure

Nigeria Commercial

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Pavestones Legal

The Nigerian Code Of Corporate Governance: What Reporting Entities Need To Know

Nigeria Commercial

Syntegral Legal Practice

NCC Launches Guidelines On Code Of Corporate Governance For The Telecommunication Industry In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Governance In Nigeria's Telecoms Sector: Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe Examines Emerging Standards

Nigeria Commercial

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Laying The Matter To Rest: Is Shareholder Approval Of Audited Financial Statements Required At Annual General Meetings? Part I

Nigeria Commercial

Syntegral Legal Practice

Corporate Governance Reforms And ESG Integration In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Investments And Securities Act 2025: What You Should Know About The SEC's Expanded Enforcement Powers

Nigeria Commercial

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Regulatory Update: SEC Issues New Corporate Governance Directives To Curb Boardroom Rotations And Preserve Independence

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Need For Corporate Governance In Fashion Enterprises In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Implications Of Debt Financing And Equity Financing On Businesses

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

ISA 2025: What Investors Need To Know About Nigeria's New Capital Market Law

Nigeria Commercial

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Tope Adebayo LP

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Continuing Conversations At Horizon 2.0

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Stren & Blan Partners

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