In the second of our series examining the main provisions of the newly enacted Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), we take a look at the new licensing regimes under the Act.…
On 9 August 2021, following the legal action commenced by the Rivers State Government, the Federal High Court (FHC) sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, declared the collection of Value…
The Petroleum Industry Act (the PIA) was signed into law by Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari on 16 August 2021. Before its passage into law, it was a Bill pending for…
Nigeria operates a free-market economy and there are no restrictions on foreigners setting up companies in Nigeria. Subject to the laws of Nigeria, a foreign individual or entity can set…
On 4 August 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued the Exposure Guidelines to regulate the activities of Credit Guarantee Companies (CGCs) in Nigeria. The Guidelines are expected to…
On 9th July 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released a single-document circular, setting out the framework and guidelines for the operations of Mobile Money Services in Nigeria (the Guidelines…
On 26 May 2021, the CBN published its Guidelines for Shares Services Arrangements for Banks and other Financial Institutions in Nigeria (the Guidelines). These Guidelines come into effect on 1st June…
On 16 June 2021, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an imminent roll-out of an Incubation Programme called SEC Regulatory Incubation (RI) programme for FinTechs operating or seeking…
On 30 June 2021, Goldsmiths Solicitors in collaboration with Afriwise, held the first of its Webinar series which examined the regulatory issues for FinTech to be aware of when doing…
On 28th May 2021, the CBN issued a framework for non-bank acquiring in Nigeria. The framework sets out requirements for Participants and it is the primary regulation for non-bank acquiring in…