Guidance on Virtual Management Meetings
Overview of the Nigerian Stock Exchange’s Guidance on the Conduct of Virtual Board, Committee and Management Meetings On 15 April 2020, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) released the Guidance on […]
Analysing the Recent NERC Order on the Transition to Cost Reflective Tariffs in Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI)
Introduction and Context of the 2020 NERC Order on the Transition to Cost Reflective Tariffs in Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) On 31 March 2020, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission […]
Public companies and virtual AGMs in Nigeria
Can Public Companies Hold Virtual Annual General Meetings in Nigeria Overview Public Companies and Virtual AGMs: From stocks to jobs and emerging markets, COVID-19 has had significant impacts on the […]
Understanding Contractual Issues in Africa's Maritime Industry
Understanding Contractual Issues in Africa’s Maritime Industry Overview Across Africa, the continent is experiencing a steady increase in the cases of coronavirus including African coastal countries These increased cases have […]
State and Regulatory Responses to COVID-19 in Nigeria
1. Introduction In Nigeria, federal and state governments are taking proactive steps to curtail the spread of coronavirus throughout the country. As the country experiences a steady increase in the […]
COVID-19: Understanding the CBN Guidelines For the Operation of the NGN100 Billion Credit Support for the Nigerian Healthcare Sector
Overview As part of its policy measures in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced a number of policy measures. […]
The Nigerian Emergency Economic Stimulus Bill: All You Need to Know
The Nigerian Emergency Economic Stimulus Bill: All You Need to Know Overview On 24 March 2020, the House of Representatives introduced and passed the Nigeria Emergency Economic Stimulus Bill, 2020. […]
$200 million Cabotage Fund to be Disbursed toward the Acquisition of Vessels
BKLC’s Commitment to You and Your Business During COVID-19 BKLC’s Commitment to You and Your Business During COVID-19   Dear Valued Partners, We understand that the recent news and uncertainty […]
Covid-19: Legal and Business Considerations for African Businesses
COVID 19 – Legal & Business Considerations for African Businesses 1.                  Introduction COVID-19 Considerations for African Businesses The COVID-19 pandemic is becoming one of the most serious threats to global […]
COVID-19 Implementation of AfCFTA
The Implication of COVID-19 on the Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) Overview The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement will make […]
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 […]