On 14 July 2025, the Federal High Court in Lagos granted Dolphin Drilling AS leave to enforce an arbitral award of approximately USD 105 million against General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL).

On 24 June 2025, the Governments of Nigeria and Brazil formalized a $1 billion agricultural mechanization agreement aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s food production systems (the “Programme”).

On 26 June 2025, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed four major tax reform bills into law, marking a significant policy shift in Nigeria’s fiscal landscape.

Cross-border estate planning is becoming increasingly relevant for families with ties to Nigeria, the UK, and the US.

On 7 July 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Guidance Note to Capital Market Operators and Public Companies on the Circular Regarding Board Appointments and Director Tenure.

In March 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) issued the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025, providing structured guidance on the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

On April 8, 2025, Nigeria marked a major milestone in its agricultural development strategy with the launch of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative in Kaduna State.

At the 52nd Induction Ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)—held for the first time in Abuja—the Institute formally endorsed a key provision of the Economic Stabilization Bill (“the Bill”).

The Domestic Workers Bill recently passed its second reading in the National Assembly, marking a significant step toward strengthening labour protections and promoting social inclusion in Nigeria.

In March 2025, the Nigerian government passed a major update to its investment regulatory framework—the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. While much attention has been given to its implications for capital markets, this law includes important provisions that impact families, private investors, and estate planners—particularly in relation to digital assets, unclaimed investments, and legacy planning.