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Innovative Trade Finance: Promoting Inclusivity, Resilience And Interoperability Through Digitalisation
The increasing digitalisation of global commerce fundamentally transforms how Trade Finance is deployed and accessed by businesses. The International Chamber of Commerce (“the ICC”) defines Trade Finance as the invisible bridge that makes global trade flow. Trade Finance connects entities across continents, mitigates payment risks and is enzymatic to market progression and economic stability.
Nigeria International
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AELEX
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Consolidating Nigeria’s Pension Industry: Legal, Regulatory And Transactional Considerations For Mergers Between Pension Fund Administrators
Nigeria's pension industry faces a transformative period as the National Pension Commission introduces revised minimum capital requirements for Pension Fund Administrators and Pension Fund Custodians, with a compliance deadline of 30 June 2027. This regulatory shift will compel operators and their shareholders to fundamentally reassess their capital positions, funding capabilities, and strategic direction for the future.
Nigeria Finance
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Stren & Blan Partners
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AML Compliance In Nigeria’s Virtual Asset Sector:What Market Players Should Know
In Nigeria's virtual asset market, anti-money laundering compliance has evolved from administrative formality to critical gateway for market access. As the country exits the Financial Action Task Force grey list and enforcement intensifies, virtual asset service providers face heightened supervisory expectations that directly impact licensing, banking relationships, and scalability.
Nigeria Finance
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Templars
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Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Market: Recent Regulatory Requirements For BDC Operators And Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued new guidance establishing procedures for Bureau De Change operators to purchase foreign exchange through authorized dealer banks in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. What obligations must BDC operators and dealer banks fulfill to ensure compliance, and what penalties await those who fail to meet these regulatory requirements?
Nigeria Finance
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Pavestones Legal
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The Central Bank Of Nigeria’s Localisation Directive: Data Protection Compliance Implications For Financial Institutions And Participants In Nigeria’s Payments Ecosystem.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has mandated that all payment transaction data generated within the country must be stored locally by January 2027, marking a significant shift in how financial institutions handle sensitive information. This directive raises critical questions about Nigeria's infrastructure readiness and the practical steps banks, mobile money operators, and payment providers must take to comply. With less than six months until the deadline, organizations face urgent decisions about data governa
Nigeria Finance
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Lexworth Legal Partners
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Digital Lending Regulations In Nigeria: What Every Loan App Must Know After The FCCPC Court Victory
The Federal High Court's recent affirmation of the FCCPC's regulatory authority over digital lending marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria's loan app industry. With enforcement of the DEON Regulations now fully resumed, digital lenders face renewed scrutiny over registration, transparency, data privacy, and debt recovery practices. Understanding these compliance requirements is no longer optional—it's essential for survival in Nigeria's evolving fintech landscape.
Nigeria Finance
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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Presidential Executive Order Boosts Virtual Assets Regulation In Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a Presidential Executive Order establishing Nigeria's first coordinated national framework for virtual assets regulation. The Order creates a Virtual Asset Council comprising the CBN, SEC, NRS, NFIU and ONSA to harmonize oversight, clarify regulatory responsibilities, and eliminate fragmented supervision across digital asset activities. How will this institutional restructuring impact VASPs, market participants, and the broader Nigerian digital assets ecosystem?
Nigeria Finance
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Banwo & Ighodalo
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Predatory Lending And Unfair Pricing Practices: Understanding The Legal Limits Of Digital Loan Pricing In Nigeria.
Digital lending in Nigeria has revolutionized access to finance through mobile platforms offering instant unsecured loans, but this rapid growth has sparked intense debate over pricing practices and consumer protection. As regulators scrutinize high interest rates, hidden fees, and complex terms, lenders defend their models as necessary responses to elevated credit risk and operational costs. The central question remains: how can Nigeria balance innovation-driven financial inclusion with meaningful safeguar
Nigeria Finance
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