On 16 March 2026, the United Kingdom Minister for Trade, Sir Chris Bryant MP, and Nigeria’s Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, co-chaired the inaugural ministerial dialogue of the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP).

In a significant development for Nigeria’s financial markets, the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, together with the SEC’s digital asset rules and Circular No. 26-1 (January 2026), has formally brought tokenized assets within a regulated framework.

Nigeria’s Federal Government has taken a further step in linking digital policy to research and institutional knowledge.

On 20 February 2026, the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered its decision in Emma Elegbe & Anor v. HP International Schools Ltd & 3 Ors, providing clarity on the long-debated boundary between the State High Courts and the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN).

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revised the framework for managing dormant bank accounts, with direct implications for corporate treasury operations, banking documentation, and transaction execution.

On 9 March 2026, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice announced the resolution of the long-running dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245. After about 15 years of litigation across multiple jurisdictions,

In early February 2026, Nigeria’s National Assembly passed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment Bill 2026 into law on 17th February 2026 following detailed section-by-section consideration.

What Happened? On 29 January 2026, the European Union removed Nigeria from its list of high-risk third countries under its under its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. For Nigerian individuals and entities using EU financial channels, this reduces the automatic “country flag” that previously triggered extra compliance steps. Why This […]

Introduction Nigeria’s logistics market is evolving quickly. Growth in e-commerce, export activity, and demand for time-sensitive delivery has increased the use of air freight by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For many SMEs, air cargo is no longer optional—it is part of staying competitive. As opportunities expand, so do compliance responsibilities. Understanding what is driving […]

What’s the News? On 2 February 2025, Nigeria formally handed over the headquarters of the Africa Energy Bank in Abuja, moving the Bank closer to full operational take-off nearly 20 months after its establishment was first announced. According to public reports, the Africa Energy Bank is expected to commence operations with an initial capital base […]