Introduction A Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSP) licence is a financial licence within the payments system which is issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A PSSP licence authorizes…
Intellectual Property is an important asset and its value can only be fully realized and enjoyed only when fully protected. Nigeria has proven to be a major global hub for…
Introduction 2022 has been an incredibly busy and exciting year in the Nigerian legal and regulatory environment. There were major and far-reaching changes ushered in by the regulatory authorities particularly…
The Nigerian Startup Act, 2022 (the Act) was signed into law on 19th October 2022 by President Muhammad Buhari. The core objectives of the Act are to boost digital operations…
On 12 October 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released an exposure draft Guidelines for the Regulation of Representative Offices of Foreign Banks in Nigeria (the Guidelines). The Guidelines…
On 28 March 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued the Guidelines for the Regulation and Supervision of Credit Guarantee Companies (CGCs) in Nigeria. The Guidelines are expected to…
A Review of the Nigerian Finance Act 2021: On 31 December 2021, the Nigerian President signed the Finance Act 2021 (the Act) into law. The Act came into effect on…
2021 was an incredibly busy and exciting year in the Nigerian legal and regulatory landscape. There were major and far-reaching changes in the legal and regulatory frameworks relating to Oil…
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…