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Dirty Money, Clean Hands: Navigating AML/CFT Regulations For Nigerian Lawyers

The plague and scourge of illicit financial transactions have, over time, caused significant damage to the world at various points in history.

Nigeria Government

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Online Safety & Cybercrimes: Navigating Nigeria's Cybersecurity Compliance And Safety Laws

Cybercrime has become a constant source of alarming headlines worldwide, dominating news cycles across tabloids and electronic media. A significant number of individuals globally have fallen victim...

Nigeria Technology

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Do Legal Practitioners In Nigeria Have A Duty To Confirm A Client's Source Of Funds?

There is some uncertainty as to whether legal practitioners in Nigeria are under a duty to investigate and confirm the source of funds with which their clients transact business requiring the services of the legal practitioner and from which the legal practitioner's fees are paid.

Nigeria Government

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

On April 17, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through a letter referenced CMD/DIR/PUB/LTI/001/001, reminded all banks, payment service banks and other financial institutions in Nigeria...

Nigeria Government

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Assessing The Constitutional Consequences Of A Presidential Declaration Of A State Of Emergency On The Governance Structure Of A State In Nigeria: An Analysis Of The Impact On The Executive And Legislative Branches

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Legal Framework And Strategies For Anti-Money Laundering (AML) And Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) Compliance In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

TA

TLP Advisory

Compliance Imperatives: What Financial Institutions Should Know About The Nigerian Financial Unit Suspicious Transaction Reporting Guidelines

Nigeria Government

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

The Federal Government Has Officially Signed The Designation And Protection Of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order 2024

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The National Assembly Amends The Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act

Nigeria Technology

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Central Bank Of Nigeria Revokes The Operational Licenses Of 4,173 Bureaux De Change (BDC) Operators

Nigeria Compliance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

An Overview Of Cybercrimes And Internet Regulations In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Regulatory Update – Federal Ministry Of Justice

Nigeria Commercial

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

The Beneficial Ownership Register: Implementing The Financial Action Task Force's Recommendations On Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

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AELEX

A Review Of The Rules Of Professional Conduct (RPC), 2023

Nigeria Government

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Emerging Legal Issues In International Trade | AELEX ITPG Webinar 2024 (Video)

Nigeria International

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AELEX

Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Draft Bill, 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

How To Obtain An E-Visa To Nigeria – New Guidelines Effective 2025

Nigeria Immigration

uA

Firmus Advisory

The Rule On Inadmissibility Of Documents Marked "Without Prejudice": Extent Of Application And Limitations To The Rule

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Understanding Commercial And Microfinance Banking Licenses In Nigeria (TALP's Fintech Series 3)

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Assessing The Legality Of CBN's Regulation 2023 On The Collection Of Social Media Handles

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") is the apex Bank in Nigeria and the primary regulator for the Financial Services Industry in Nigeria, particularly for banks and other financial institutions.

Nigeria Privacy

Ai

Andersen in Nigeria

Acquiring Central Bank Of Nigeria Regulated Entities – The Core Of The Deal

The CBN has specific requirements for the various categories of its licences.

Nigeria Finance

Ai

Andersen in Nigeria

Beneficial Ownership In Complex Entities And Legal Arrangements: CBN's Guidance To Financial Institutions On Lifting The Corporate Veil

The increasing use of corporate vehicles, such as companies, trusts, foundations and other types of corporate/legal arrangements, has elevated concerns among financial regulators globally.

Nigeria Commercial

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Why Nigerian Paralegals Are Vacating The Country In Search Of Greener Pastures

The Federal Republic of Nigeria situated on the west coast of Africa, is commonly referred to as the ‘Giant of Africa'.

Nigeria Government

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

FAQS On The CBN Guidelines On Anti Money Laundering, Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Countering Proliferation Financing

Nigeria Government

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Regulatory Update: Cbn Guidance On Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Of Legal Persons

Nigeria Government

PL

Pavestones Legal

FAQs On The CBN Guidelines On Anti-Money Laundering, Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Countering Proliferation Financing

Nigeria Government

OA

Olaniwun Ajayi

Regulatory Update: The Central Bank Of Nigeria Issues Guidelines For Licensing Of Banks And Other Financial Institutions In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

PL

Pavestones Legal

Big Issues For The 2023 General Election In Nigeria – Part 1

Nigeria Government

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Securities And Exchange Commission (Sec) Releases Regulations On Capital Market Operators Anti-Money Laundering And Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Proliferation 2022

Nigeria Government

OA

Olaniwun Ajayi

Diplomatic Immunities & Privileges In Nigeria (Part 3): Limitations To The Exercise Of Diplomatic Immunity In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

An Examination Of Cyber Crimes And Cybersecurity Under The Nigerian Law

Nigeria Technology

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Money Laundering (Prevention And Prohibition) Act 2022: Enhanced Anti-Money Laundering Regime In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

OA

Olaniwun Ajayi

ICT Regulatory Report Q2 2022

Nigeria Government

PG

Perchstone & Graeys

Diplomatic Immunities & Privileges In Nigeria (Part 3): Limitations To The Exercise Of Diplomatic Immunity In Nigeria

The special privileges and immunities accorded foreign diplomatic and consular representatives reflect rules developed among the nations of the world regarding the way civilised international...

Nigeria Commercial

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

An Examination Of Cyber Crimes And Cybersecurity Under The Nigerian Law

There is a common misconception that security in a country is limited to the protection of land, air, sea and the borders of a country.

Nigeria Technology

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Money Laundering (Prevention And Prohibition) Act 2022: Enhanced Anti-Money Laundering Regime In Nigeria

As part of the intensified efforts towards implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations on anti- money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism...

Nigeria Government

OA

Olaniwun Ajayi

ICT Regulatory Report Q2 2022

We welcome you to the 3rd Quarter of 2022. There are few regulatory developments that have taken place within this quarter and are relevant to businesses and companies operating in the technology space.

Nigeria Government

PG

Perchstone & Graeys

Bandits Harass Nigeria's Capital But Elections Are On The Front Burner

Nigeria Government

SA

Songhai Advisory LLP

Examining The Relevance Of Payment Service Banks To Nigeria's Financial Services Sector

Payment Service Banks ("PSBs") have, since their introduction into the financial space, remained a veritable vehicle for financial inclusion across countries.

Nigeria Government

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AELEX

Review Of The Regulatory Guidelines On The eNaira

On the 1st of October 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria in furtherance of its mandate to issue legal tender currency, ensure financial system and promote the development of electronic payments system under the CBN Act 2007 ...

Nigeria Government

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Expatriates To Obtain Nigeria's National Identity Number (NIN)

On 15 December 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) directed that all phone Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) should be registered with valid National Identification Numbers (NINs)...

Nigeria Government

PN

PwC Nigeria

Considering The Legal Tenability Of The Implementation Of New Sim Registration Rules

On November 7, 2011, the Federal Government of Nigeria passed the Communications Commission ("Registration of Telephone Subscribers") Regulations which required mobile phone...

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Governor, Central Bank Of Nigeria V. 20 Others: An Examination Of The Issues Arising

Nigeria Government

A

AELEX

Central Bank Of Nigeria Issues Draft Cybersecurity Guideline For Deposit Money Banks (DMB) And Payment Service Provider (PSP)

Nigeria Government

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

President Of Nigeria Signs Executive Order 6 Of 2018 On The Preservation Of Assets Connected With Serious Corruption And Other Relevant Offences

Nigeria Government

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Police Infrastructure In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

AC

Austen-Peters & Co.

International Relations

Nigeria Government

SP

Strachan Partners

Songhai Analyst Speaks W. IBTimes On Nigeria-South Bilateral Relations In Light Of Xenophobic Attacks

Nigeria Government

SA

Songhai Advisory LLP

Mediators In Niger Delta Ceasefire Deal Warn Of Resurgence

Nigeria Government

SA

Songhai Advisory LLP

‘Cyberharam': Can Nigeria Prepare For The Next Generation Of Terrorists?

Nigeria Government

DN

Deloitte Nigeria

Niger Delta Chiefs Want Youths In Army Custody Released And Maritime University Completed As Conditions For Peace

SA

Songhai Advisory LLP

Niger Delta Avengers Announce Ceasefire Following Key Conference To Mediate Peace

SA

Songhai Advisory LLP

Nigeria Contends With Protesting Ex-militants And Militants Threatening Secession

Nigeria Government

SA

Songhai Advisory LLP

Songhai Editorial - Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Angola, Tanzania

Nigeria Government

SA

Songhai Advisory LLP

The Legal Framework And Prospects In Investing In Nigeria In The Face Of Security Challenge

Nigeria International

FE

Fred-Young & Evans

‘Cyberharam': Can Nigeria Prepare For The Next Generation Of Terrorists?

Nigeria Privacy

DN

Deloitte Nigeria

Big Brother Is 'Tapping In'... Loud And Clear!

Nigeria Government

PG

Perchstone & Graeys

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