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The CBN FX Code: Key Principles
The draft FX Code, issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in October 2024,
Intermediary Liability: Legal Considerations for Tech Platforms in Nigeria
Intermediary liability, as a legal and policy concern, raises the question: To what extent should
Central Bank Immunity and Fundamental Human Rights: Matters Arising
A recent court decision, Chris vs. CBN, raises important questions regarding the doctrine of central
Social Media Handles & Data Privacy Rights of Bank Customers
In a recent judgment, a Nigerian Court upheld a new central banking regulation requiring banks
Private Equity Investments in Private Companies – Financial Assistance Considerations
The prohibition of financial assistance to private equity firms and other equity investors is probably
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].