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. 

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.

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.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to access foreign exchange (FX) through the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) from January 30, 2025, to May 30, 2025.

On March 12, 2025, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) introduced a significant policy change to accelerate the processing of pension benefits for Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders. From June 1, 2025, Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) will no longer require PenCom’s approval before disbursing benefits, a move designed to enhance efficiency and eliminate delays in the pension payment process.