It is required that all food, drinks, drugs, chemicals, cosmetic products and medical devices whether imported or locally manufactured are registered with The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration…
The Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) handbook was recently issued by the Ministry of Interior and was launched by the Nigerian president, on 27 February 2024. The EEL is a government-mandated…
Introduction 2023 was election year in Nigeria. It therefore was no surprise that we saw a lot of activities in the legal space in Nigeria, not least in the enactment…
Introduction Like in all common law jurisdictions, relationships between employers and employees in Nigeria are primarily governed by their contracts of employment and any applicable employment laws for the time…
On 9th June 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electricity Act 2023 into law. Notwithstanding all the steps taken by previous governments and administrations, the Nigerian power sector continues…
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…
On 25 October 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the Exposure Draft Guidelines on Contactless Payments in Nigeria (the Guidelines). The Guidelines were released by CBN in line…
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…