The Orbit of Space Governance -- Understanding Nigeria’s Multilayered Satellite Legal Frameworks

The Orbit of Space Governance: Understanding Nigeria’s Multilayered Satellite Legal Frameworks

Business Advisory, Innovation and Technology, Telecommunications

Nigeria’s investment in satellite technology, anchored by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), sits at the intersection of law, policy, and rapid technological innovation. As a state-owned enterprise mandated to provide satellite communication services, NIGCOMSAT operates within a sophisticated legal and regulatory ecosystem designed to ensure compliance with global norms while positioning Nigeria strategically within the emerging global space economy. For industry stakeholders, legal practitioners, and technology enthusiasts, understanding this framework is essential, as it dictates how satellite services are delivered, how international partnerships are structured, and how the broader technology landscape is governed.

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.

ARBITRATION

The Role of Arbitration in Resolving Disputes in Nigeria

Banking and Finance Law, Business Advisory, Capital Markets, Corporate & Commercial, Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services, Financial Technology (FinTech), Innovation and Technology, Insights, Labour and Employment, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Media and Entertainment, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), Startups and MSME Law

Disputes are inevitable in most business relationships. Traditional litigation, while effective, often proves to be time-consuming, expensive and adversarial, potentially straining business relationships. This is particularly the case in Nigeria…

What the Electricity Act 2023 Means for the Electricity Market and Stakeholders in Nigeria.

Business Advisory, Construction, Corporate & Commercial, Energy & Natural Resources, Innovation and Technology, Insights, Project Finance, Public Sector, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

On 9th June 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electricity Act 2023 into law. Notwithstanding all the steps taken by previous governments and administrations, the Nigerian power sector continues…

Better Late than Never: Nigeria Finally Passes the Data Protection Act

Banking and Finance Law, Business Advisory, Corporate & Commercial, Financial Services, Financial Technology (FinTech), Innovation and Technology, Insights, Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment, Media and Entertainment, Startups and MSME Law, Telecommunications, Transportation

On 12 June 2023, the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (“the Act”) was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Act provides a legal framework for the protection…

Trademarks in Nigeria: Registration, Infringement and Enforcement

Business Advisory, Corporate & Commercial, Innovation and Technology, Insights, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment, Sports Law, Startups and MSME Law, Telecommunications

A Trademark is a unique sign or mark that distinguishes the goods and services of one business from another. A mark can either be a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, or any combination thereof. Most businesses, companies or organizations have distinctive marks that sets them apart from other businesses.

How to Obtain a Payment Solution Service Providers Licence in Nigeria

Banking and Finance Law, Business Advisory, Capital Markets, Corporate & Commercial, Financial Services, Financial Technology (FinTech), Innovation and Technology, Insights, Investment Law, Startups and MSME Law

A Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSP) licence is a financial licence within the payments system which is issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A PSSP licence authorizes the licensee to provide and operate payment processing gateway and portals, solution/application development, and merchant service aggregation and collections services. A  PSSP license does not provide the authorization to hold customers’ funds or create and issue wallets. PSSPs are predominantly Financial Technology (FinTech) companies that enable  and facilitate  online and offline payments solutions which include collections, check-out, biller aggregation and payout services.

An Overview of CBN’s Operational Guidelines for Open Banking in Nigeria

Banking and Finance Law, Business Advisory, Corporate & Commercial, Financial Services, Financial Technology (FinTech), Innovation and Technology, Insights, Startups and MSME Law

By a Circular dated 7th March 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the “Operational Guidelines for Open Banking in Nigeria” (‘the Guidelines’). The Guidelines set out rules for sharing the data/information of customers between participants in the open banking system. Although not defined in the Guidelines, open banking system may be defined as the exchange of the data of an entity’s customers with other entities for the purpose of providing innovative financial services.