Introduction On 26th June 2025, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria signed four landmark tax reform bills into law, marking a significant shift in the nation’s tax landscape.…
Introduction In the last few years, the Nigerian Financial Technology (FinTech) space has witnessed exponential growth and has attracted both local and international investors. Nigeria is home to some unicorns…
Disputes are inevitable in most business relationships. Traditional litigation, while effective, often proves to be time-consuming, expensive and adversarial, potentially straining business relationships. This is particularly the case in Nigeria…
An International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) is a company approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate the transfer of funds from individuals or entities residing abroad to…
This Legal Recap for 2024 offers a comprehensive overview of the most significant legal, regulatory, and judicial developments in Nigeria. In 2024, Nigeria’s legal landscape experienced major transformations, with notable…
Following the emergence of online betting, the Nigerian gambling industry has experienced extraordinary growth in the past few years. This also followed the legalization of some forms of gambling in…
A money lender looking to operate in Nigeria must navigate a regulated framework that governs loan services across the country. With Nigeria being a leading Fintech hub in Africa, we…
On 12 June 2023, the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (“the Act”) was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Act provides a legal framework for the protection…
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…
Introduction By a Circular dated 7th March 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the “Operational Guidelines for Open Banking in Nigeria” (‘the Guidelines’). The Guidelines set out rules…