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June 23, 2025

Employment Law Okoronkwo v INEC

Application of Limitation Law in Employment Disputes – Okoronkwo v INEC

In this edition of our Judgment Spotlight newsletter, we report on the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Okoronkwo v. INEC (2025) 8 NWLR (Pt. 1991) 131,...

June 19, 2025

Legal Considerations for Cross-Border Pipeline Project in Africa

Legal and Practical Considerations for Cross-border Gas Pipeline Projects In Africa

The global energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, fueled by factors such as the energy transition drive and geopolitical tensions, notably the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Whilst these factors have contributed...

June 18, 2025

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Commentary on Structuring the Acquisition of PSS Licences in Nigeria

Over the last few years, electronic payment transactions in Nigeria have recorded significant growth and this momentum shows no signs of slowing down. A key participant in the facilitation of...

June 16, 2025

Highlights of the Exposure on the Baseline Standards on Automated Anti Money Laundering (AML) Solutions

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EXPOSURE DRAFT ON BASELINE STANDARDS FOR AUTOMATED ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) SOLUTIONS

On 20 May 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the Exposure Draft on Baseline Standards for Automated Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Countering the Proliferation...

June 13, 2025

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NERC Guidelines on Registration and Engagement of Third-Party Collection Service Providers

In furtherance of the Nigerian cashless policy and pursuant to its mandate under Section 32(1)(a) of the then Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005 (now repealed), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory...

June 12, 2025

AI Generated Works and Copyright Law

Defining Authorship and Ownership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Imagine a future where Artificial Intelligence (AI) generates works that rival human creativity. That future is here. Copyright law has long been the cornerstone of intellectual property protection, safeguarding the...

June 11, 2025

Admiralty jurisdiction of the Federal High Court does not ened upon the Discharge from a Vessel

Case Alert – Admiralty Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court does not end upon the Discharge of Cargo from a Vessel

The Nigerian Supreme Court Affirms that the Admiralty Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court does not end upon the Discharge of Cargo from a Vessel – Glenyork (Nig.) Ltd &...

June 5, 2025

Navigating-Winding-Up-Procedures-Under-CAMA-2020 An Article

Navigating Winding-Up Procedures

Understanding winding-up procedures is crucial for various stakeholders in the corporate realm. This knowledge ensures legal compliance and adherence to regulatory frameworks, aligning corporate governance practices with established laws. For...

June 5, 2025

Mitigating ESG Risks in M & A Transactions

Mitigating ESG Risks in M&A: The Evolving Role of Warranties and Indemnity Insurance in Sustainable Deal-Making

ESG is no longer a peripheral concern in M&A. It’s a core driver of value, risk, and strategic alignment. Today’s deals aren’t just evaluated on financial performance or strategic fit....

May 27, 2025

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Navigating Cross Border Data Transfers – Key Insights Under Nigeria’s Data Protection Laws

Cross border transfer of personal data plays a crucial role in driving commercial expansion, technological innovation, and global collaboration. Businesses, especially technology-driven enterprises, rely on the seamless exchange of data...

June 23, 2025

Employment Law Okoronkwo v INEC

Application of Limitation Law in Employment Disputes – Okoronkwo v INEC

In this edition of our Judgment Spotlight newsletter, we report on the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Okoronkwo v. INEC (2025) 8 NWLR (Pt. 1991) 131,...

June 19, 2025

Legal Considerations for Cross-Border Pipeline Project in Africa

Legal and Practical Considerations for Cross-border Gas Pipeline Projects In Africa

The global energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, fueled by factors such as the energy transition drive and geopolitical tensions, notably the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Whilst these factors have contributed...

June 18, 2025

Commentary-on-Structuring-the-Acquisition-of-PSS-Licences-in-Nigeria.jpg

Commentary on Structuring the Acquisition of PSS Licences in Nigeria

Over the last few years, electronic payment transactions in Nigeria have recorded significant growth and this momentum shows no signs of slowing down. A key participant in the facilitation of...

June 16, 2025

Highlights of the Exposure on the Baseline Standards on Automated Anti Money Laundering (AML) Solutions

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EXPOSURE DRAFT ON BASELINE STANDARDS FOR AUTOMATED ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) SOLUTIONS

On 20 May 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the Exposure Draft on Baseline Standards for Automated Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Countering the Proliferation...

June 13, 2025

NERC-Guidelines-on-Registration-and-Engagement-of-Third-Party-Collection-Service-Providers-OALP

NERC Guidelines on Registration and Engagement of Third-Party Collection Service Providers

In furtherance of the Nigerian cashless policy and pursuant to its mandate under Section 32(1)(a) of the then Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005 (now repealed), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory...

June 12, 2025

AI Generated Works and Copyright Law

Defining Authorship and Ownership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Imagine a future where Artificial Intelligence (AI) generates works that rival human creativity. That future is here. Copyright law has long been the cornerstone of intellectual property protection, safeguarding the...

June 11, 2025

Admiralty jurisdiction of the Federal High Court does not ened upon the Discharge from a Vessel

Case Alert – Admiralty Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court does not end upon the Discharge of Cargo from a Vessel

The Nigerian Supreme Court Affirms that the Admiralty Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court does not end upon the Discharge of Cargo from a Vessel – Glenyork (Nig.) Ltd &...

June 5, 2025

Navigating-Winding-Up-Procedures-Under-CAMA-2020 An Article

Navigating Winding-Up Procedures

Understanding winding-up procedures is crucial for various stakeholders in the corporate realm. This knowledge ensures legal compliance and adherence to regulatory frameworks, aligning corporate governance practices with established laws. For...

June 5, 2025

Mitigating ESG Risks in M & A Transactions

Mitigating ESG Risks in M&A: The Evolving Role of Warranties and Indemnity Insurance in Sustainable Deal-Making

ESG is no longer a peripheral concern in M&A. It’s a core driver of value, risk, and strategic alignment. Today’s deals aren’t just evaluated on financial performance or strategic fit....

May 27, 2025

Navigating Cross Border T

Navigating Cross Border Data Transfers – Key Insights Under Nigeria’s Data Protection Laws

Cross border transfer of personal data plays a crucial role in driving commercial expansion, technological innovation, and global collaboration. Businesses, especially technology-driven enterprises, rely on the seamless exchange of data...