Nigeria: Government Policy & Public Finance

Nigeria's maritime sector undergoes a major regulatory transformation with the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Act, 2026, which establishes a comprehensive framework for economic regulation of ports, introduces stricter tariff controls, enhanced enforcement powers, and transitions the Nigerian Shippers' Council into a dedicated economic regulator with expanded authority over port operations, terminal operators, and shipping services.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of regulatory updates from August 2026, compiling key guidelines, letters, circulars, and notifications issued by Nigerian authorities. Legal professionals and businesses...

Nigeria's power sector experienced significant regulatory and industry developments in August 2026, including NERC's intervention in Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc, the transfer of regulatory oversight to state commissions, and the launch of a Renewable Asset Management Company. These developments demonstrate the continuing implementation of Nigeria's decentralised electricity market framework and increased regulatory intervention in distressed distribution businesses.

The May Policy Trend Trail covers a wide range of policy developments across various sectors including education, urban development, social governance and health.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of regulatory guidelines, letters, circulars, and notifications issued by Nigerian financial authorities during June 2026. The compilation offers legal and financial professionals insights into the latest regulatory developments affecting banking, finance, and related sectors in Nigeria.

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

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

The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced sweeping changes to the country's import tariff structure and excise regime through the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, effective from April and July 2026. These reforms, implemented under Nigeria's commitments to the ECOWAS Common External Tariff and the African Continental Free Trade Area, include a revised schedule of 127 tariff lines affecting food products, industrial inputs, and capital equipment, alongside new excise duties and green tax surcharges design

The National Space Research and Development Agency Act appears intended to encourage private participation in satellite launches and related commercial space activities.