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Five Important Contract Clauses Every Nigerian Business Should Audit Now

Five Important Contract Clauses Every Nigerian Business Should Audit Now

Business Advisory, Business, Entrepreneurs, Business, Sales, Business, Small Business, Corporate & Commercial, Startups and MSME Law

Most Nigerian business owners know their contracts need attention. Yet, only a few have read them recently. There is a gap between what a contract actually says and what a business truly needs. In terms of scale, risk exposure, and commercial relationships, it grows wider every year the document is left unreviewed. This article examines five clauses that we consistently find in Nigerian business contracts. Each of them has real commercial consequences if it fails. All of them are fixable if the problem is identified before the dispute, the loss, or the failed deal.

IP and the Nigerian Creative Economy - Why Founders Are Leaving Money On The Table

IP and the Nigerian Creative Economy: Why Founders Are Leaving Money On The Table

Business Advisory, Business, Entrepreneurs, computers and technology, fashion, Innovation and Technology, Intellectual Property, Startups and MSME Law

Film, music, fashion, digital content, gaming, and design, as well as the technology platforms that distribute and monetise creative work, are among Nigeria’s fastest-growing sectors and among its top exports to the world. Nollywood is the second-largest film industry in the world by volume with the industry projected to surpass ₦20 billion in gross box office revenue by the end of 2026. The Nigerian music industry is attracting international commercial interest in a way that seemed impossible a decade ago. Nigerian fashion, design, and digital content are gaining commercial sophistication.

CBN Fintech Licensing 2026 - It's The Nigerian Founder Who Keeps Confusing The World With Their 3-Licenses

CBN Fintech Licensing 2026 – It’s The Nigerian Founder Who Keeps Confusing The World With Their 3-Licenses

Business Advisory, Business, Entrepreneurs, Corporate & Commercial, Financial Technology (FinTech)

Most FinTech founders are aware they need a Central Bank of Nigeria license. But very few know which one to apply for – and the difference between applying for the wrong license and the right one is huge. A rejected application, wasted time, and regulatory exposure – and sometimes even a breach of existing commitments to clients and investors – are all examples of wasted time and regulatory exposure.

And in 2026, the revised payments framework makes the distinctions between license categories easier to understand and the consequences of operating in the wrong category more severe. Here are the three most commonly confused license categories for Nigerian FinTechs and the key questions to ask when choosing one.

Goldsmiths Solicitors – Legal Recap for the Year 2025

Banking and Finance Law, Business Advisory, Business, Entrepreneurs, Business, Sales, Capital Markets, Corporate & Commercial, Financial Services, Financial Technology (FinTech), Innovation and Technology, Intellectual Property, Public Sector, Startups and MSME Law, Telecommunications

2025 was a very exciting year and saw significant changes in Nigeria’s legal and regulatory landscape. Series of laws were enacted by the National Assembly and regulatory guidelines were also issued by regulators including the Central Bank of Nigeria, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the Nigerian Communications Commission, etc. There were also some important judicial decisions from the courts in Nigeria which shaped the legal and regulatory space in the country. This recap is divided into four parts representing the four quarters of the year, highlighting what we think are the most impactful laws and regulations, reforms, and judicial decisions in 2025.

Contracting in the Digital Finance Ecosystem: How to Manage Legal Risks in Nigerian FinTech Partnerships

Business Advisory, Business, Entrepreneurs, Corporate & Commercial, Financial Services, Financial Technology (FinTech), Project Finance

The emergence and continued growth of Financial Technology (FinTech) companies in the Nigerian financial services sector has redefined how financial services are delivered, with technology driven solutions that enable faster payments, lending and wealth management. These innovations often lead to complex collaborations between FinTech startups, traditional banks and third-party service providers. These partnerships may inevitably expose the parties to legal and regulatory risks if not properly managed.

Tax Reform Act

All You Need to Know About Nigeria’s Newly Signed Tax Reform Acts

Banking and Finance Law, Business Advisory, Business, Entrepreneurs, Business, Small Business, Capital Markets, Corporate & Commercial, Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency, Financial Services, Financial Technology (FinTech), Insights, Labour and Employment

Introduction On 26th June 2025, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria signed four landmark tax reform bills into law, marking a significant shift in the nation’s tax landscape.…