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Registration Of Security Under The Secured Transactions In Movable Assets Act, 2017 And Implications For Secured Loan Transactions

The Secured Transaction in Movable Assets Act 2017 ("STMA") was enacted into law in 2017 to provide a comprehensive legal framework for the creation, registration and enforcement of security interests over movable assets.

Nigeria Finance

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

CBN Raises The Capital Bar For Non-Interest Banks: What You Need To Know

In March 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced new minimum capital requirements for Non-Interest Banks (NIBs), marking a decisive step toward strengthening the resilience of Nigeria's banking sector.

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

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

The Nigerian financial market, which plays a significant role in the economy, mostly depends on debt instruments to support corporate and sovereign goals, manage liquidity, and promote economic growth.

Nigeria Finance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

NFIU Upgrades GoAML Platform: Key Updates Reporting Entities Must Note

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) is Nigeria's central agency responsible for the receipt, analysis, and dissemination of financial intelligence relating to money laundering...

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

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

Nigeria Finance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Mortgage Transactions In Nigeria: Borrower And Lender Rights Explained

Nigeria Finance

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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

Nigeria Finance

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Highlights Of The Guidelines, Letters, Circulars And Notifications Issued In November 2025

Nigeria Finance

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

The What And Why Of Nigeria's Grey Listing By The Financial Action Task Force And Its Implications On Businesses Operating In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

ALP NG & Co

Agency Banking In Nigeria - The Fintech Play

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

The Legal And Regulatory Framework For Private Debt Funds In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

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

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

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

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

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

Nigeria Finance

TT

The Trusted Advisors

US Introduces Visa Bond For Nigerians

Nigeria Immigration

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Overview And Key Provisions Of The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts

Danol Partners

Nigeria's New Tax Regime: A Taxpayer's Guide To Compliance, Offences, Penalties, Enforcement, And Dispute Resolution

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Tax Reform In Nigeria: Key Changes Under New Tax Acts

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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Capital Adequacy/BASEL

CBN Raises The Capital Bar For Non-Interest Banks: What You Need To Know

In March 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced new minimum capital requirements for Non-Interest Banks (NIBs), marking a decisive step toward strengthening the resilience of Nigeria's banking sector.

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

Neobanks In Nigeria: Key Considerations For Market Entry - Part II

In Part 1 of our Neobanking Series, we explored some of the strategic considerations that make Nigeria a compelling destination for global Neobanks.

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

CBN Recapitalization Policy 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated a significant increase in the minimum capital requirements for commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks operating in Nigeria.

Nigeria Finance

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

Nigeria's Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025: A Deep Dive Into Reform And Its Challenges

Nigeria Insurance

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Regulatory Update: The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 – Navigating Compliance

Nigeria Insurance

PL

Pavestones Legal

Recapitalisation Options For BDC Operators: What The New CBN Guidelines Mean

Nigeria Finance

DO

Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Recapitalization Of Nigerian Banks Through Rights Issues And Public Offering: Challenges And Prospects

Nigeria Finance

A

Alliance Law Firm

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

Nigeria Finance

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

Nigeria Finance

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

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Debt Capital Markets

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

The Nigerian financial market, which plays a significant role in the economy, mostly depends on debt instruments to support corporate and sovereign goals, manage liquidity, and promote economic growth.

Nigeria Finance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Financial inter-dependence is commonplace for humans and companies alike. Recourse is usually made to surplus units (humans and companies) when a company seeks to finance its objectives

Nigeria Finance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

True-Sale Securitisation In The Legal Context

Due to certain accounting and legal reasons, companies seeking to maintain liquidity and therefore keep business afloat, may choose to take only financial measures incurring of limited financial liability.

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

OA

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

SM

Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

Agency Banking In Nigeria - The Fintech Play

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

The Legal And Regulatory Framework For Private Debt Funds In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

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

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

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Charges, Mortgages, Indemnities

True-Sale Securitisation In The Legal Context

Due to certain accounting and legal reasons, companies seeking to maintain liquidity and therefore keep business afloat, may choose to take only financial measures incurring of limited financial liability.

Nigeria Commercial

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Mortgage Transactions In Nigeria: Borrower And Lender Rights Explained

A mortgage is a conveyance or lien over a property for the security of the repayment of a loan facility, which is discharged after the liquidation of the loan facility.

Nigeria Finance

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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

Neobanks In Nigeria: Key Considerations For Market Entry - Part II

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

The Revised Regulatory And Supervisory Guidelines For The Operations Of Mortgage Refinance Companies (MRCs) In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

Unlocking Capital – Creating Security Interests In Nigeria's Upstream Petroleum Sector

Nigeria Finance

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Aviation: Financing And Leasing 2025

Nigeria Transport

SK

Streamsowers & Kohn

Regulatory Update: Corporate Affairs Commission Issues New Schedule Of Fees

Nigeria Commercial

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Tax Compliance Checklist For Businesses In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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Financial Services

Registration Of Security Under The Secured Transactions In Movable Assets Act, 2017 And Implications For Secured Loan Transactions

The Secured Transaction in Movable Assets Act 2017 ("STMA") was enacted into law in 2017 to provide a comprehensive legal framework for the creation, registration and enforcement of security interests over movable assets.

Nigeria Finance

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Navigating Nigeria's Regulatory Approach To Stablecoin

The early skepticism surrounding cryptocurrencies is giving way to broader acceptance, with stablecoins playing a central role in this shift. Stablecoins are digital tokens that are designed to remain stable in value...

Nigeria Technology

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

CBN Raises The Capital Bar For Non-Interest Banks: What You Need To Know

In March 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced new minimum capital requirements for Non-Interest Banks (NIBs), marking a decisive step toward strengthening the resilience of Nigeria's banking sector.

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

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

Nigeria Finance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Highlights Of The Guidelines Letters Circulars And Notifications Issued In December 2025

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

NFIU Upgrades GoAML Platform: Key Updates Reporting Entities Must Note

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

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

Nigeria Finance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Nigeria Finance

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Navigating Mergers And Acquisitions In Nigeria: Your Gateway To Strategic Business Growth

Nigeria Commercial

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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Lawspectives: Debt Recovery By Gabriel Cornelius (Video)

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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