Nigeria: Government Policy & Public Finance

Nigeria's solid minerals sector has reached a pivotal moment with the inauguration of West Africa's largest lithium processing plant and the discovery of major mineral deposits in Kaduna State, alongside billions in committed investments. Minister Dele Alake's seven-point reform agenda is driving regulatory tightening, revenue growth, and a shift from raw exports to local processing, yet the question remains whether these developments represent genuine transformation or another fleeting opportunity constrai

Nigeria's Constitution grants the National Assembly investigative powers to support lawmaking and expose corruption, but recent cases reveal legislative committees increasingly overstepping...

This article examines the implications of Nigeria's tax administration transition for enterprises regulated by the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA). It considers the pre-reform legal position, the structural changes introduced by the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, and how those changes affect NEPZA and OGFZA regulated entities.

This comprehensive review examines Nigeria's major policy developments introduced in March 2026, spanning tax reform, education verification, humanitarian protection, health regulation, climate risk management, security...

The recent public warning issued by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is a reminder that merger notification in Nigeria is not a mere procedural formality, but a substantive legal...

The Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 (“NTA”) introduces a recalibrated incentive framework aimed at attracting investment and driving growth across Nigeria’s petroleum sector.

Get the highlights of the recently signed Budget (2016 Appropriation Act) of the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).

2015 is set to be a challenging year for government at all levels… but the good news is that the most impactful changes do not require money – what they require is common sense and a political will.