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The Limited Rights Of A Garnishee In Garnishee Proceedings: A Brief Review Of The Case Of Access Bank Plc vs. Emmanuel Ikpon

One of the challenges encountered while trying to enforce monetary judgments in Nigeria by way of garnishee proceedings is that often, garnishee banks feel obligated to stonewall the judgment enforcement process by asserting certain rights or interests over judgment sums standing in the credit of judgment debtors in their custody.

Nigeria Litigation

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Odujinrin & Adefulu

Enforcing Monetary Judgments In Nigeria: Garnishee Proceedings, Writ Of Execution & Judgment Debtor Summons Explained

The age-old legal maxim: interesse rei publicae ut sit finis litium, meaning “it is in the public interest that there be an end to litigation,” does not always reflect the post-judgment reality in Nigeria.

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Burden Of Proof In Disputes Involving Automated Decision-Making In Nigeria

The age of automated decision-making ("ADM") has arrived in Nigeria. Banks and fintech platforms deploy credit-scoring models to determine lending outcomes, and public institutions increasingly rely on data-driven systems in the exercise of statutory functions.

Nigeria Privacy

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Alliance Law Firm

Stopping The Debt Domino: Recovery Strategies For Nigerian Banks (2026)

A loan officer approves a facility for a long-standing customer, a trusted SME owner known for never defaulting. The business seems healthy, projections are strong, and the numbers look promising.

Nigeria Finance

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Introduction Of Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate: Implications For Pricing, Risk And Documentation In Nigeria’s Money Market Transactions

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Handling Corporate Insolvency And Recovering Debts In The Banking Sector

Nigeria Insolvency

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Momentous Decisions Of Courts In 2025 – Contractual Capacity Of Business Names: Judicial Clarification In Attorney-General Of Bayelsa State v. Abang Odok (2025) 4 NWLR (Pt. 1982) 385.

Nigeria Litigation

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

The Trap Door Strategy: How J. Crew Moved Its Crown Jewel Out Of Lenders' Reach

Nigeria Strategy

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Tope Adebayo LP

Bridging The Gap: Financing And Scaling Small And Medium Enterprises Through Nigeria's Capital Market

Nigeria Commercial

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Debt Recovery For Banks: Lessons From Nigerian Litigation And Enforcement Trends

Nigeria Finance

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

How Much Debt Is Too Much Debt? Leveraging In Finance

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Safe vs. Convertible Notes: Navigating Financing Options In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

Understanding The Mortgagee's Power To Sell A Mortgaged Property: Key Lessons From Akindele v. Abe (2021) 17 NWLR (Pt. 1804) 1

Nigeria Criminal

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

The Deal Talk 2026

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Employee vs. Independent Contractor In Nigeria: Misclassification Risks For Foreign Firms

Nigeria Employment

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Efficient Legal Documentation: A Secretary’s Guide To Supporting Legal Practitioners

Nigeria Law Performance

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Obtaining A Gambling License In Nigeria: Procedure & Requirements (2026 Guide)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

AI, Big Data, And The NDPA: Nigeria’s Data Protection Rules Are About To Get Stricter

Nigeria Privacy

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy To Support Nigerian Musicians

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Adams & Adams

Higher Capital Thresholds And New Vasp Licences: Key Takeaways From The Nigerian Securities And Exchange Commission's January 2026 Circular

In January 2026, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") issued a circular that significantly increased the minimum capital requirements for Capital Market Operators (CMOs).

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

A Legal Analysis Of The Securities And Exchange Commission's Revised Minimum Capital Framework For Capital Market Operators In Nigeria

On 16 January 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "the Commission") issued Circular No. 26-1 pursuant to its regulatory powers under the Investments and Securities Act, 2025.

Nigeria Finance

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

SEC Releases A New Minimum Capital For Regulated Capital Market Entities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out a major update to the Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) for regulated capital market entities...

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

SEC Nigeria Revises Minimum Capital Requirements For Capital Market Operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued Circular No. 26-1 dated 16th January 2026, revising the minimum capital requirements applicable to regulated capital market entities in Nigeria.

Nigeria Commercial

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Bonds Vs Commercial Papers: Examining Key Roles And Differences In Nigeria's Financial Markets

Nigeria Finance

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Hanging In The Balance: Securing A Company's Debt By A Fixed Or Floating Charge?

Nigeria Finance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

True-Sale Securitisation In The Legal Context

Nigeria Commercial

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Effective Ways To Recover Debts Using The Claims Framework Under The Admiralty Jurisdiction Act Of Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Effective Debt Recovery In Nigeria: Prioritising ADR Over The Litigation Minefield

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Investment And Securities Act 2025 Navigating The Key Updates

Nigeria Commercial

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

Agency Banking In Nigeria - The Fintech Play

Nigeria Finance

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Balogun Harold

The Legal And Regulatory Framework For Private Debt Funds In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

The New CBN Agency Banking Regulations - Key Considerations For Venture-Backed Fintechs

Nigeria Finance

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Balogun Harold

Agency Banking vs. Deposit-Banking: Key Considerations For Fintechs

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

Agency Banking In Nigeria - The Fintech Play

Agency banking in Nigeria is a system where banks and licensed financial institutions appoint individuals as agents to provide basic financial services...

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

The Legal And Regulatory Framework For Private Debt Funds In Nigeria

Many small- and mid-sized businesses struggle to access traditional bank financing due to strict lending requirements, high collateral demands, and limited credit availability.

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

The New CBN Agency Banking Regulations - Key Considerations For Venture-Backed Fintechs

The new CBN Agency Banking Regulations represent a major regulatory development that warrants more than just an investor update.

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

Agency Banking vs. Deposit-Banking: Key Considerations For Fintechs

As agency banking continues to expand financial access in Nigeria, a common misconception is that a fintech must obtain a deposit-taking banking licence, often in the form of a microfinance bank (MFB) licence...

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

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

Nigeria Finance

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The Trusted Advisors

Minimum Share Capital Threshold For Company Registration In Nigeria

Several laws and regulations govern the business sectors in Nigeria. Some of these laws stipulate the minimum share capital required of businesses. Consequently, when a company fails to meet the minimum.

Nigeria Commercial

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Aekley Solicitors

Regulatory Mapping In The Nigerian Fintech Sector (TALP's Fintech Series 4)

Nigeria's Fintech revolution is unstoppable, but so are the regulators. With over 430 companies now transforming how money moves, from digital banking and mobile payments to blockchain...

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

Climate Financing: Debt-To-Nature And Debt-For-Climate Swaps

Sub-Saharan Africa has a significant debt profile, owed mostly to international lenders, including sovereign States, multi-lateral agencies and multi-nationals. For instance, with a projected external debt...

Worldwide Finance

ALP NG & Co

The Role Of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) In Corporate Finance And Investments

A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is specifically designed to function as a distinct legal entity to execute a specific project.

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Nigeria's Historic Tax Reform: A Game-Changer With Missing Pieces

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Regulatory Update: Corporate Affairs Commission Issues New Schedule Of Fees

Nigeria Commercial

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

The Implications Of Debt Financing And Equity Financing On Businesses

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

An Overview Of The Nigerian Investment And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

Review Of The Investment And Securities Act Of 2025

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Doing Business In Nigeria: How To Register A Foreign-Owned Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Tax Compliance Checklist For Businesses In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Investment And Securities Act 2024: The Major Highlights Of The Nigeria's New Investment Law

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

An Update Of The Review Of The Nigerian Foreign Exchange (FX) Code

Nigeria Finance

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Hanging In The Balance: Securing A Company's Debt By A Fixed Or Floating Charge?

Nigeria Finance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Beyond Banks And Debt Markets:as A More Flexible Alternative Financing Option For Businesses

Nigeria Finance

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Is It Legal To Seize Another Person's Property To Offset A Debt?

Nigeria Litigation

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Nomos Legal Practice

Nature Of Garnishee Proceedings And Enforcement Of Judgment Debts In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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Nomos Legal Practice

Debt Recovery In Nigeria: The Effective Strategies And Stages

Nigeria Insolvency

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

A Review Of The Nigeria Foreign Exchange Code

Nigeria Finance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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Lawspectives: Debt Recovery By Gabriel Cornelius (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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