Proposed New Rules on the Issuance and Allotment of Private Companies: Some Legal Considerations
The Securities & Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) is seeking to regulate debt issuances by private companies and has recently published a draft of the new rules (the “Draft”) for comments. The Draft is the legal framework under which private companies...
Assessing Key Man Risk for Limited Partners in Africa-focused Private Equity Funds
Limited partners investing in Africa-focused private equity and venture capital funds are increasingly prioritising key man risk, as evidenced by several recent opinions we've issued on the topic. In one of those cases, a key man in a private fund...
New Minimum Share Capital Requirements For Nigerian Banks: Some Legal Considerations for Bank Investors and Shareholders
The latest central banking policy decision facing commercial banks in Nigeria is a new policy mandating commercial banks to increase the regulatory share capital for carrying on the business of banking in Nigeria by up to a factor of 10[1]....
Debt-for-Nature Swaps in Nigeria: Key Commercial Considerations
Especially for developing countries in Africa, debt-for-nature swaps are great tool for sovereigns to replace expensive debt and to put increasing sovereign debt levels in check. This is a simplified & practical insight into the workings of debt-for-nature swap transactions...
FX Liquidity: Driving Growth through Non-Resident Accounts
In this update, we reflect on some learnings from recent corporate financing and fund formation transactions in sharing some insights around the need for Nigeria's central bank to review its rules around the operation of non-resident accounts.
Foreign Direct Investments in Nigeria – Policy Updates: 2024/25
Compared to other African countries, Nigeria has one of the most investment-friendly laws and continues to be an attractive destination for foreign direct investments in Africa. More than previously, attracting FDI inflows is top priority for the administration of Nigeria’s...
Immunity of the Central Bank: Legal Issues Arising
The recent suspension and subsequent arrest of Nigeria’s central bank Governor and some Deputy Governors, as well as the appointment of an independent panel to investigate allegations of fraud within the Central Bank, raises some legal issues as to the...
Finance Act 2023: Key Updates to Nigeria’s corporate tax regime
This legal update provides a high-level summary of the changes made by the Finance Act 2023 which became effective as of May 1, 2023. Businesses are advised to consult with their legal advisors for professional guidance to ensure compliance with...
Doing Business in Nigeria Using Joint Venture Structures
Joint ventures have proven to be a highly resilient market-entry structure for conducting business in Nigeria. These strategic partnerships allow foreign businesses to collaborate with local partners, not only to share investment burdens, risks, and costs but also to effectively...
A Highlight of the Key Protections for Private Asset Management Companies
The Bank and other Financial Institutions Act 2020 (the "BOFIA 2020") provides a number of protections for Private Asset Management Companies in Nigeria. In 2017, Nigeria's Central Bank ( the "Central Bank") proposed a legal framework for licensing Private Asset...
This website uses cookies and asks your personal data to enhance your browsing experience. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data is handled in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.Ok