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CBN Cash Pooling Reform: Impact On Foreign Investment And The Oil And Gas Sector In Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reversed its 2024 foreign exchange restrictions on International Oil Companies, allowing immediate repatriation of 100% of export proceeds. This policy shift eliminates the previous 90-day retention requirement and 50/50 rule, fundamentally changing how IOCs manage their treasury operations and export earnings in Nigeria's oil and gas sector.

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

From Policy Vision To Economic Prosperity: Unlocking ₦3 Trillion Annual Revenue In Nigeria’s Blue Economy

Nigeria's Blue Economy holds the potential to generate over ₦3 trillion annually through strategic development of its 853-kilometer coastline, vast inland waterways, and maritime resources.

Nigeria Strategy

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Can Foreigners Buy Land In Lagos, Nigeria? Legal Guide To Land Acquisition, Due Diligence And Key Risks

In Lagos State, a foreigner can lawfully acquire an interest in land, but the transaction must be structured properly and comply with the applicable legal and regulatory rules.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Firmus Advisory

How To Register A Foreign Company In Nigeria – 2026 Guidelines

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for foreign investors because of its large consumer market, natural resources, technology sector, financial services industry, real estate opportunities, and growing demand for professional services.

Nigeria Commercial

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Resolution Law Firm

Nigeria’s National IP Policy 2025: An Analysis Of Key Provisions

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Inventa

TEMPLARS Transcripts | Energy & Natural Resources May 2026

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Templars

Repatriation Of Funds & Foreign Exchange Controls: Key Implications For Investors In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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The Trusted Advisors

Nigeria Tax Act 2025 Removes Tax Exemption On Interest Payable On Eligible Foreign Loans

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Nigerian Lawyers In A Globalised Legal Economy: An International Lawyers' Day Reflection

Nigeria Strategy

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Certificate Of Capital Importation For Capital Goods And Equipment Imports Into Nigeria: Key Considerations For Foreign Investors

Nigeria Government

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Balogun Harold

Business Structure In Nigeria For Foreign Investors

Nigeria Government

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Highlaw Chambers

Promoting Arbitration As A Tool For Encouraging Investment

Nigeria Litigation

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

Existing Legal Framework For Repatriation Of Funds In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

Danol Partners

A Simple Guide To Foreign Investors Doing Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration

Ovie Obobolo & Co.

MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy To Support Nigerian Musicians

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Adams & Adams

Contactless Payments And The Future Of Retail Finance In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

Unclaimed Funds In Nigeria: Regulations, Rights, And Recovery

Nigeria Commercial

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Tunde & Adisa

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Roles And Responsibilities Of Personal Representatives In Estate Administration

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

How ESG Trends Nigeria Influence Foreign Direct Investment Decisions

ESG trends Nigeria significantly impacts foreign direct investment flows, with international investors increasingly prioritizing environmental and governance factors in their investment decisions.

Nigeria Government

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Novatia Consulting

The Public Finance Management Act (PMFA), 2024

Nigeria has enacted a new Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) in 2024. This legislation is a comprehensive framework designed to regulate the management of public funds, revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities at the federal level.

Nigeria Finance

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Niji Oni & Co.

Mining Mergers And Acquisitions In Nigeria: Key Legal Considerations For Foreign Investors

The Nigerian Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) revoked over 4,000 dormant or underutilized mining licences, within the last 3 years, citing reasons including failure...

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Balogun Harold

Nigeria Exits FATF Grey List: A Turning Point For Financial Credibility And Investor Confidence

The FATF grey list identifies jurisdictions that are actively working to address deficiencies in their AML/CFT regimes.

Nigeria Finance

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Niji Oni & Co.

The Ship Of Nigeria's Nascent Blue Economy Weighs Its Anchor

Nigeria Transport

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PYE·M Systems

Investor-State Arbitration: Balancing Interests And Sovereignty

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Tinubu's Economic Policies vs. Western Influence: A Legal Perspective

Nigeria Government

Gresyndale Legal

Nigerian Tax Reforms And The Future Of Free Trade Zones In Nigeria: A Significant Policy Shift.

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KPMG Nigeria

Tax Compliance For Businesses In Free Trade Zones (FTZs) In Nigeria

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Firmus Advisory

Setting Up A Company In Nigeria As A Foreigner – A Brief Guide

Nigeria Commercial

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Resolution Law Firm

Navigating Joint Ventures In Nigeria: Legal Insights For Foreign Investors

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Expanding A Startup Into Nigeria: Key Legal And Regulatory Considerations For Foreign Investors

Nigeria Government

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The Trusted Advisors

A Comprehensive Guide To Doing Business In Kenya: Focus On The Technology Sector – Part 3

Nigeria Government

Gresyndale Legal

Part 2 - Foreign Investment In Uguanda

Nigeria Government

Gresyndale Legal

Navigating Joint Ventures In Nigeria: Legal Insights For Foreign Investors

For foreign investors seeking to access Nigeria's vast consumer market and resource-rich economy, joint ventures (JVs) remain one of the most viable entry. A joint venture enables parties to pool resources...

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Expanding A Startup Into Nigeria: Key Legal And Regulatory Considerations For Foreign Investors

The Nigerian startup ecosystem is brimming with opportunity.

Nigeria Government

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The Trusted Advisors

A Comprehensive Guide To Doing Business In Kenya: Focus On The Technology Sector – Part 3

The relationship between tech and politics is uneasy. Regulatory uncertainty particularly in data protection, digital taxation, and internet freedoms creates a volatile environment for both startups and established firms

Nigeria Government

Gresyndale Legal

Part 2 - Foreign Investment In Uguanda

In Uganda, all businesses, whether owned by nationals or foreigners, are required by law to hold a valid business permit issued by the local government authority in the jurisdiction where the business operates.

Nigeria Government

Gresyndale Legal

Joint Ventures In Nigeria: How Foreign Investors Can Structure Safe, Profitable Partnerships

Nigeria Government

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The Trusted Advisors

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

Establishing a business in Nigeria can be challenging, especially when navigating complex regulatory requirements and high operating costs.

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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

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The Trusted Advisors

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

As Africa's largest economy and most populous nation, Nigeria continues to attract global interest as a strategic destination for investment.

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Doing Business In Nigeria: What Investors Must Know About Nigeria's FDI Environment

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations are integral to understanding the mechanisms governing foreign direct investment in Nigeria.

Nigeria Government

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The Trusted Advisors

Economic Implications Of Transfer Pricing Audits And Adjustments On Nigerian Business Performance

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KPMG Nigeria

Why Nigeria Is The Next Frontier For Chinese Investors | FDI In Gaming, Tech & Infrastructure

Nigeria Government

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Requirements For Foreign Direct Investment In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

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Tope Adebayo LP

The ABCs Of Bilateral Investment Treaties

Nigeria Litigation

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Corporate Services Regulatory Update: Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Announces Revised Service Fees

Nigeria Government

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Stren & Blan Partners

Commercial Considerations On The Abolition Of Segmentation In The Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market

Nigeria International

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Beyond Borders: Are Free Zones Really Catalysts For Foreign Direct Investment

Nigeria Government

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G ELIAS

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission Reviews Service Fees

Nigeria Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

How To Successfully Repatriate Capital And Profits In Nigeria By Foreign Investors

Nigeria Strategy

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Singapore Convention On Mediation: A New Regime For Settlement Of International Commercial Disputes In Nigeria?

Nigeria Litigation

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G ELIAS

Reforming Court Rules For Speedy Justice Delivery: A Catalyst For Nigeria's Economic Growth

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Doing Business In Nigeria: A Guide To Foreign Investors

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Nigerian Police Trust Fund (Establishment) Act: Matters Arising And Way Forward

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KPMG Nigeria

Expropriation Of Investments: Are There Any Remedies For Foreign Investors?

Nigeria Government

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Tope Adebayo LP

Legal Framework And Protection Of Foreign Investors In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

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Harlem Solicitors

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