Nigeria: International Trade & Investment

Nigeria's maritime sector offers substantial commercial opportunities for foreign investors, yet success requires navigating a complex regulatory architecture designed to protect indigenous participation. Understanding the interplay between cabotage rules, local content requirements, port concessions, and tax obligations is essential for de-risking market entry and achieving long-term operational viability in one of Africa's most consequential maritime gateways.

The second quarter of 2026 witnessed significant geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that disrupted global oil supply routes and triggered volatility in international crude prices. These developments had direct impacts on Nigeria's downstream petroleum market, with Dangote Petroleum Refinery making multiple price adjustments throughout the period as Brent prices fluctuated.

The Gulf of Guinea has witnessed a significant transformation in maritime security threats, with illegal fishing emerging as a critical challenge following the decline in piracy incidents. This analysis examines how Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing has evolved into a major economic and security concern for Nigeria and neighboring West African states, exploring the legal frameworks, enforcement gaps, and systemic weaknesses that enable this lucrative criminal activity to persist despite inte

The globalization of the digital economy has made the international movement of data standard operating procedure for modern businesses.

Nigeria's Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 introduces groundbreaking provisions for interim measures in arbitration, empowering both courts and arbitral tribunals to grant protective relief while establishing clear enforcement mechanisms.

Nigeria's Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 fundamentally transforms the country's arbitration framework by codifying the seat of arbitration doctrine in alignment with international standards.

Nigeria's foreign exchange (FX) landscape continues to pose a challenge for businesses operating in the country.

Ghana ranks as the second-largest producer of cocoa globally, with its beans highly valued for their reliable quality and rich taste.

Adire which is derived from the Yoruba etymology of àdì (to tie) and rẹ (to dye)1 is a hand-dyed fabric traditionally made by artisans of the Yoruba ethnic group in Southwestern Nigeria.