Nigeria SEC issues amendment to its rules on derivatives market and trading in Nigeria
1. Introduction The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to develop a derivatives trading market in Nigeria. To this end, the SEC issued an amendment to its Rules […]
Considerations for the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement
Considerations for the Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement 1. INTRODUCTION The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA Agreement) was signed by African countries in […]
Revisiting the NERC Order on Capping Estimated Bills in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry
Power Sector Reform in Nigeria – NERC Must Consider Meter Asset Providers Overview The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that taking effect from 1 April 2020, it will […]
$200 million Cabotage Fund to be Disbursed toward the Acquisition of Vessels
Derivatives Trading in Nigeria: The New SEC Rules Amendment The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to develop a derivatives trading market in Nigeria. To this end, the […]
$200 million Cabotage Fund to be Disbursed toward the Acquisition of Vessels
Resolving Illiquidity Issues in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) – NERC’s Recent Orders The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has sought to resolve the liquidity crisis in the Nigerian […]
Implications of the Finance Act for the Nigerian Maritime Industry
The Implications of the Finance Act for the Nigerian Maritime Industry 1. INTRODUCTION The Finance Act 2020 was enacted by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to […]
Assessing recent events in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI)
Assessing Recent Events in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) 1. Introduction The year 2019 represented an active year for regulatory oversight in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). NESI […]
Understanding Contractual Issues in Africa's Maritime Industry during COVID 19
Understanding the Business Opportunities in the Nigerian Maritime Sector 1. What are the primary laws applicable to the maritime sector in Nigeria? The primary laws applicable to the maritime industry […]
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Understanding the Legality of the New Offer Letter Clause for Nigerian Banks Credit Facilities 1. INTRODUCTION In 2019, the CBN issued a directive to all banks in Nigeria vide a […]
understanding the importance and relevance of tax
Understanding the Taxation of Charterparty Contracts in Nigeria’s Maritime Industry 1. INTRODUCTION The world over, every country has its own set of rules governing its coastal trade. Players in this […]
Legal Framework Applicable to the Facilitation of Digital Content in Nigeria 1. Introduction By making the world a global village, the internet has spearheaded the seamless transmission of data and […]
$200 million Cabotage Fund to be Disbursed toward the Acquisition of Vessels
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a new Director-General (DG) to direct the affairs of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in the person of Bashir Jamoh who will […]