The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a fresh warning to companies, investors, and transaction advisers on compliance with Nigeria’s merger notification regime under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 (FCCPA). The message is clear: qualifying transactions must be notified to the FCCPC before implementation.  

Nigeria’s energy sector is entering another significant phase of reform, driven by renewed investment in gas infrastructure and changes within the electricity transmission framework. Recent developments — including the proposed Nigeria–Europe gas pipeline, NNPC Ltd.’s Gas Master Plan 2026, and the proposed establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO) — reflect a broader effort to reposition Nigeria as a regional gas and energy hub.  

On 18 May 2026, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), issued a Public Notice announcing the implementation of a new Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system in Nigeria. Introduced pursuant to Sections 6, 7, and 8 of the Nigerian Tax Administration Act 2025, the framework is designed to create a unified taxpayer identity system across federal and sub-national tax authorities.  

For every registered company, business name, and incorporated trustee in Nigeria, one compliance obligation comes up every year: filing annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Despite being routine, this filing is often overlooked until penalties, inactive status, or transaction delays arise. 

For high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, and corporate donors, philanthropy is no longer only a question of purpose. Under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (NTA 2025 or the “Act”), effective 1 January 2026, it is also a question of structure, documentation, and tax compliance.

In April 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued draft guidelines proposing a significant shift in how certain loan and security disputes may be resolved in Nigeria. Issued pursuant to the Secured Transactions in Movable Assets (STMA) Act 2017, the draft framework proposes the establishment of a Mediation and Dispute Resolution Panel (MDRP) to handle disputes involving secured movable assets. 

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026 under the Electricity Act 2023, strengthening the framework for decentralized electricity supply in Nigeria.  

Nigeria’s 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, effective 1 April 2026, introduce tariff changes aimed at moderating inflation and reducing business costs.

Many Nigerians designate a “next of kin” believing that this person will automatically inherit their assets. That belief is one of the most widespread and most consequential misconceptions in estate planning.

Recently, the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered a landmark decision in Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Ltd (EMTS) v. Afdin Ventures Limited & 6 Ors, clarifying two important points for commercial arbitration in Nigeria.