The Nigerian Derivatives Regulatory Framework and the Development of an efficient Derivatives Market in Nigeria
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, […]
Consumer Lending and Risk Diversification: The Potential Market for Credit Securitization and Credit Derivatives in Nigeria
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 […]
CBN Approval for Termination of Employment
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 […]
SEC Proposed Rules on crowdfunding
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
$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 […]
banks and finance are important to start-ups
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 framework for the issue of commercial papers in Nigeria
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 […]
Understanding the Concept and Legality of Crowdfunding in Nigeria
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 […]