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Understanding CBN's Dedicated Accounts For Investment And Management Of Remittances By Nigerian Diaspora

Early in the year, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued the "Framework for the Operation of Non-resident Nigerian Ordinary Account and Non-resident Nigerian Investment Account" (the "Framework").

Nigeria Finance

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Famsville: Finance Regulatory Updates (April 2025)

This month, we examine pertinent guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") to players in the financial services sector. We have highlighted these key updates and their impact on the relevant stakeholders.

Nigeria Finance

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Famsville Solicitors

Famsville: Finance Regulatory Updates (February 2025)

In this edition, we discuss the guidelines and circulars issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") in February, 2025. These regulations include updates in respect of the foreign exchange market and automatic teller machine transaction fees.

Nigeria Finance

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Famsville Solicitors

Client Update: CBN Reviews Documentation Requirements For PAPSS Transactions In Nigeria

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), launched in January 2024, is a centralized payment infrastructure designed to facilitate faster and more cost-effective cross-border trade transactions...

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

CBN Reviews Documentation Requirements For PAPSS Transactions In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

A Look At The Central Bank Of Nigeria's Operational Framework For Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Accounts And Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Accounts

Nigeria Finance

LL

Lexworth Legal Partners

An Overview Of The Nigerian Investment And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

Famsville: Finance Regulatory Updates (March 2025)

Nigeria Finance

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Famsville Solicitors

Banking And Finance In Nigeria: The Regulatory Framework At A Glance

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

Investment And Securities Act 2025 – The New Era Of Securities Exchanges

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

The Legal Requirements for the Operation of Payment Services by Financial Technology Companies in Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Candelp

Central Bank Policies In Nigeria And Kenya: An Accountant's Perspective On The Financial And Legal Implications

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

Sale Of Foreign Exchange To Bureaux De Change Operators In The Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

The Inclusion Of Digital Assets In The Nigerian Investment And Securities Act 2025: A Positive Development For The Securities Sector.

Nigeria Technology

Gresyndale Legal

Understanding The Investment And Securities Act 2025: Key Innovations And Implications

Nigeria Commercial

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Adultery And Divorce In Nigeria: Legal Strategies For Proving Cases

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Doing Business In Nigeria: What Investors Must Know About Registering A Business In Nigerian Free Zones

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

A Look At The Central Bank Of Nigeria's Operational Framework For Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Accounts And Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Accounts

Nigeria Finance

LL

Lexworth Legal Partners

Capital Adequacy/BASEL

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

In 2024, the Nigerian banking and finance sector experienced significant regulatory changes driven by the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN").

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

Securing capital is integral to the growth of any business and companies typically explore two primary avenues: debt financing and equity financing. While debt financing often involves traditional banks and capital markets.

Nigeria Finance

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Regulatory Update: Increase In The Minimum Share Capital Requirements For Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently unveiled the Banking Sector Recapitalization Programme 2024 (the "Programme") which mandates commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks to increase their minimum paid-in common equity capital before 31st March 2026.

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Islamic Finance In Nigeria: 2024 Year In Review And 2025 Outlook

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Differences Between Microfinance Banks And Money Lending Companies In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Resolution Law Firm

Exploring The Corporate Affairs Commission's Comprehensive Guidelines For Banking Sector Recapitalization

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

An Overview Of The New Regime For Bureaux De Change Operations In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Exploring Viable Options For The Recapitalization Of Financial Institutions In The Nigerian Capital Market

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Unleashing Growth: The Role Of Financial Advisors In Nigeria's Recapitalised Banking Sector

Nigeria Finance

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Forvis Mazars

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Debt Capital Markets

The Implications Of Debt Financing And Equity Financing On Businesses

Running a business whether a company or Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) can be financially demanding. Where this is the case, business owners seek various options to fund the business.

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

An Overview Of The Nigerian Investment And Securities Act 2025

The Nigerian capital market has undergone a significant regulatory transformation with the recent enactment of the Investment and Securities Act 2025 signed into law on March 31, 2025...

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

Review Of The Investment And Securities Act Of 2025

The Investment and Securities Act (ISA) of 2025 was signed into law on March 31st, 2025, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, repealing and replacing the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) of 2007...

Nigeria Commercial

TT

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

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Charges, Mortgages, Indemnities

Tax Compliance Checklist For Businesses In Nigeria

Operating a business in Nigeria entails more than the delivery of quality goods or services; it also demands strict adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations.

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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

On 28 January 2025, the Head of Tax Practice at AELEX, Mr. Theophilus Emuwa, voiced his concerns regarding the hidden non-tax costs that businesses in Nigeria face. He shared these insights...

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AELEX

How To Perform A Legal Search At The Nigerian Land Registry

Conducting a legal search at the Nigerian Land Registry is one of the most important steps when buying property. It helps you confirm ownership...

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Aviation: Finance And Leasing 2024

Nigeria Transport

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Demystifying Bank Charges: Legal Implications, Types, And Customer Rights

Nigeria Finance

TT

The Trusted Advisors

CBN Revocation Of Licences – KALEPRON ATTORNEYS' REVIEW

Nigeria Finance

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Kalepron Attorneys

Taxes Levied On Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Nigeria Commercial

KA

Kalepron Attorneys

Aviation Finance & Leasing 2024

Nigeria Transport

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The Trusted Advisors

An Overview Of CBN Guidelines For Mortgage Refinance Companies In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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Financial Services

Understanding CBN's Dedicated Accounts For Investment And Management Of Remittances By Nigerian Diaspora

Early in the year, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued the "Framework for the Operation of Non-resident Nigerian Ordinary Account and Non-resident Nigerian Investment Account" (the "Framework").

Nigeria Finance

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Famsville: Finance Regulatory Updates (April 2025)

This month, we examine pertinent guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") to players in the financial services sector. We have highlighted these key updates and their impact on the relevant stakeholders.

Nigeria Finance

FS

Famsville Solicitors

Famsville: Finance Regulatory Updates (February 2025)

In this edition, we discuss the guidelines and circulars issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") in February, 2025. These regulations include updates in respect of the foreign exchange market and automatic teller machine transaction fees.

Nigeria Finance

FS

Famsville Solicitors

Famsville: Finance Regulatory Updates (May 2025)

Nigeria Government

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Famsville Solicitors

Client Update: CBN Reviews Documentation Requirements For PAPSS Transactions In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

CBN Reviews Documentation Requirements For PAPSS Transactions In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

The Implications Of Debt Financing And Equity Financing On Businesses

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

A Look At The Central Bank Of Nigeria's Operational Framework For Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Accounts And Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Accounts

Nigeria Finance

LL

Lexworth Legal Partners

An Overview Of The Nigerian Investment And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

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Latest Videos

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Lawspectives: Debt Recovery By Gabriel Cornelius (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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