The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50%, along with key financial system parameters, as announced in its Monetary Policy Communiqué No. 156 following the 299th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. This decision reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s economy amid inflationary pressures and foreign exchange challenges.  Why […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has introduced the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations, 2024(“Regulations”).

Sustainable finance refers to financial practices that integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into business and investment decisions.

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has unveiled plans to concession five major international airports: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Abuja), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos), Port Harcourt International Airport, Aminu Kano International Airport, and Akanu Ibiam International Airport (Enugu).

At the recently concluded World Investor Week 2024, the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) unveiled its plans to embrace tokenization, marking a shift in Nigeria’s capital market.

In August 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria introduced the Supreme Court Rules 2024 (the “New Rules”), replacing the 1985 Rules.

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has rolled out two fiscal measures to ease economic pressure and stabilize energy costs: the Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order 2024 and the Notice of Tax Incentives for Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Production.

Arbitration is crucial for resolving cross-border disputes, especially for businesses involved in international investments.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to relax crowdfunding regulations, aiming to provide greater access to capital for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) recently released its 2024 Corporate Governance Guidelines for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (the “Guidelines”). These Guidelines aim to improve the governance framework for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), enhancing their sustainability, access to capital, and overall contribution to Nigeria’s economy.