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Some Compliance Learnings from FCCPC’s $220 million fine on Meta
Until FCCPC’s Decision imposing a $220m fine on Meta has been successfully appealed, the legal
A Primer on Hell or High Water Clauses in Aviation Leases
“Hell or high water clauses” are a standard fixture of aviation leases and it
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
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].
Fintech Lender not Liable for Breach of Human Rights of Borrower
Fintech lenders in Nigeria frequently face legal action from their borrowers. Often, these borrowers, who
Why Has the UK Supreme Court Just Decided that Deliveroo Riders are not Employees?
A new decision of the UK Supreme Court (“UKSC”), delivered today, will have implications for
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
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