Tax Reform In Nigeria: What to Expect from The New Tax Laws
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.
One Estate, Many Borders: Understanding the Re-Sealing of Wills and Recognition of Foreign Trusts in Nigeria
Cross-border estate planning is becoming increasingly relevant for families with ties to Nigeria, the UK, and the US.
Boardroom Rules Reset: What Public Companies and Capital Market Operators Should Know About SEC’s New Guidance on Director Tenure and Appointments
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.
What You Need to Know About GAID 2025 and Data Protection Compliance
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.
Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ): What Investors and Businesses Need to Know
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.
CITN Endorses Economic Stabilisation Bill: A New Era for Tax Administration in Nigeria
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: A Policy Shift for Domestic Workers in Nigeria
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.
What You Need to Know About ISA 2025’s Impact on Inheritance and Investment
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.
Nigeria’s Investment and Securities Act 2025: What’s Changed and Why It Matters
On March 28, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Investment and Securities Bill (ISB) 2025 into law, replacing the 2007 legislation. The new Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 introduces a modern regulatory framework aimed at enhancing transparency, investor protection, and capital market oversight.
AI Meets Arbitration: CIArb Issues Guideline on Ethical and Effective AI Use in Dispute Resolution
In March 2025, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) released its Guideline on the Use of AI in Arbitration- offering structured recommendations for incorporating Artificial Intelligence tools into arbitral proceedings.
