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Lagos Carbon Exchange: Key Legal & Market Considerations
June 16, 2025The Lagos Carbon Exchange introduces a credible local alternative
Off-Plan Property Purchases in Lagos: Key Considerations
June 14, 2025Many off-plan real estate developers do not set out to be fraudulent. In reality, many real estate developers are ambitious but undercapitalised and understructured. The result is not necessarily fraud but avoidable failure.
New Private Equity Rules in Nigeria – New Updates
June 14, 2025Private equity funds in Nigeria with a target size of ₦5 billion or less are now exempt from full SEC registration, though they must still file governing documents and obtain a no-objection from the SEC.
New Rules for Fintechs in the Electricity Sector
June 14, 2025Third-Party Collection Service Providers (CSPs) are now required to obtain licensing and approval from the NERC
Roads & Highways Financing in Nigeria – Key Legal Considerations
June 12, 2025Nigeria has an infrastructure financing gap of over $3 trillion, and it needs to spend at least $100 billion annually for the next 30 years to close this gap
How Nigerian Hotels can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts
June 12, 2025A recent decision by the Federal High Court in favour of a popular Lagos hotel underscores the importance of adopting a strategic approach to music and content broadcasting in Nigerian hotels, clubs, restaurants and entertainment centres
Trump’s 3.5% Tax on Remittances – Some Product Considerations
June 11, 2025If President Trump’s proposal to impose a 3.5% excise tax on outbound remittances by non-citizens becomes law, remittance and money transfer companies operating in the cross-border payments space will need to significantly update their compliance strategies.
Ground Rent in Abuja, Nigeria – Legal Considerations
June 10, 2025Ground rent is distinct from the commercial rent payable by a tenant
Managing Residential Estates in Lagos: Estate Dues Issues
June 1, 2025In that case, the Residents’ Association requested estate dues covering security, waste management, and other community services, from Megawatts, a new resident.