Nigeria: International Law

Nigeria's Free Trade Zone (FTZ) serves as a key mechanism for attracting investment, promoting industrialisation, and enhancing economic growth.

This article examines the evolving regulatory and compliance landscape governing Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones (“FTZs”), with particular focus on the roles of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (“NEPZA”), the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (“OGFZA”), and other embedded regulators operating within the zones

This article examines Nigeria's Free Trade Zone (FTZ) regime, focusing on the legal framework, incentives, and investment opportunities available to local and foreign investors.

As international commercial disputes surge by over 30% post-pandemic, businesses face mounting pressure to resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting sensitive information and maintaining global enforceability. This analysis examines how arbitration agreements have become indispensable strategic tools in Nigeria's commercial landscape, offering expertise-driven resolution, confidentiality safeguards, and international recognition under the New York Convention.

Since the passing of Nigeria's Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act in 2003, it has been hailed as a transformational policy intended to reserve domestic coastal trade for Nigerian-owned, -crewed and -flagged vessels.

Compliance with corporate regulations is a fundamental aspect of operating a business legally and efficiently in Nigeria. Among these regulations, the requirement to file annual returns...