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New Private Equity Rules In Nigeria – New Updates

In April 2025, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") introduced material amendments to its private equity regulations.

Nigeria Finance

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Balogun Harold

Lagos Carbon Exchange: Key Legal & Market Considerations

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish the Lagos Carbon Exchange. From all indications, the Lagos Carbon Exchange would make Lagos the first subnational...

Nigeria Finance

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Balogun Harold

CBN Suspends Dividend And Bonus Payments And Investment In Foreign Subsidiaries By Nigerian Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") recently issued a letter to all Nigerian banks announcing a temporary suspension of dividend payments...

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

An Overview Of The Central Bank Of Nigeria's Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account And Non Resident Nigerian Investment Account

Remittances from Nigerians in the diaspora have become a significant contributor to Nigeria's foreign exchange earnings and Gross Domestic Product ("GDP").

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

Nigeria Finance

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Famsville: Finance Regulatory Updates (April 2025)

Nigeria Finance

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Famsville Solicitors

Famsville: Finance Regulatory Updates (February 2025)

Nigeria Finance

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Famsville Solicitors

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

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

CBN Reviews Documentation Requirements For PAPSS Transactions In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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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

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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

From Fragmentation To Reform: A Robust Analysis And Understanding Of The PIA 2021's Impact On Upstream Petroleum Operations In Nigeria (Part 1)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

How To Obtain A Digital Money Lending License In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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Firmus Advisory

Senate Passes Proposed Tax Reform Bills

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Taxation In Nigeria: A Review Of The Newly Approved VAT Formula

Gresyndale Legal

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

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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

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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

Regulatory Update: Corporate Affairs Commission Issues New Schedule Of Fees

The Corporate Affairs Commission (the "CAC") has issued a new schedule of fees (the "Revised Schedule"), superseding the previous regime that governed the cost of incorporation...

Nigeria Commercial

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Famsville Solicitors

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

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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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Charges, Mortgages, Indemnities

Regulatory Update: Corporate Affairs Commission Issues New Schedule Of Fees

The Corporate Affairs Commission (the "CAC") has issued a new schedule of fees (the "Revised Schedule"), superseding the previous regime that governed the cost of incorporation...

Nigeria Commercial

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Famsville Solicitors

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

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

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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

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Kalepron Attorneys

Aviation Finance & Leasing 2024

Nigeria Transport

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The Trusted Advisors

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Financial Services

GAID 2025 Unpacked: Critical Updates On Data Processing, Individual Obligations, And Compliance Measures

On March 20, 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission ("NDPC") released the General Application and Implementation Directive 2025 ("GAID"), superseding the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019.

Nigeria Privacy

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G ELIAS

New Private Equity Rules In Nigeria – New Updates

In April 2025, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") introduced material amendments to its private equity regulations.

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

Lagos Carbon Exchange: Key Legal & Market Considerations

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish the Lagos Carbon Exchange. From all indications, the Lagos Carbon Exchange would make Lagos the first subnational...

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

Trump's 3.5% Tax On Remittances – Some Product Considerations

BH

Balogun Harold

CBN Suspends Dividend And Bonus Payments And Investment In Foreign Subsidiaries By Nigerian Banks

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Impact Of The Investment & Securities Act (2025) On Ownership And Use Of Virtual Assets In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Pavestones Legal

Highlights From UUBO's Private Wealth Breakfast Session On The Topic, Strategic Wealth Structuring In A Globalised World: Compliance, Tax, And Asset Protection

Nigeria Wealth Mgt

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Beyond Trading Floors: Securities Exchanges Under A New Regulatory Lens

Nigeria Commercial

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Famsville Solicitors

AML/CFT Regimes: CBN Tightens Compliance Obligations Of Financial Institutions

Nigeria Government

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Banwo & Ighodalo

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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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