The Nigerian Derivatives Regulatory Framework and the Development of an efficient Derivatives Market in Nigeria Introduction Over the past decade, Nigeria has steadily developed its derivatives regulatory framework. In 2011, […]
This article was published in Financial Regulation International Volume 23 Issue 4, May 2020. © Informa UK Ltd. For more information visit www.financialregulationintl.com 1. Introduction Nigeria is inadvertently developing a tradeable […]
Legal Issues Arising From The Requirement For CBN Approval for Termination Of Employment of Bank Employees 1. Introduction In the wake of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, several major regulatory decisions […]
The Legality of the SEC Proposed Rules on Crowdfunding in Nigeria Overview In a move to regulate crowdfunding in Nigeria, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March 2020, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
1. Introduction Companies looking to raise working or project capital may do so by issuing equity or debt securities. Debt securities are financial instruments which represent that a debt has […]
Introduction Raising the required finance for a business especially start-ups is usually somewhat of a conundrum. This is because the conventional means of raising finance are not without their own […]