Revamping the Arbitration Process in Nigeria in Ensuring Speedy Resolution of Commercial Disputes: A Consideration of the Case of Mekwunye v. Imoukhuede
Revamping the Arbitration Process in  Nigeria in Ensuring Speedy Resolution of Commercial Disputes: A Consideration of the Case of Mekwunye v. Imoukhuede 1.  Introduction As global trade continues to plummet […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]