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Effective January 1, 2026, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) heralds a transformative era of compliance for financial institutions. Pursuant to this legislation, banks and fintech companies are henceforth mandated to validate Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) for all individuals and…
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The governance of digital infrastructure in Nigeria has evolved from a reactive security stance to a proactive legal protection model through the "Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Order."
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Following a global trend where regions protect the unique identity of their products, exemplified by Ghana officially granting Geographical Indication (GI) status to Kente cloth in September 2025; there is an intensifying policy push for a dedicated GI framework in…
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The Nigerian capital market has achieved a significant milestone by transitioning its securities trading from a T+3 settlement cycle to a T+2 settlement cycle. To understand the importance of this change, it is helpful to first define these terms, which…
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The Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing sector in Nigeria operates on rapid turnover and razor-thin margins, making Intellectual Property protection for product differentiation critically important.
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The Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 has introduced a comprehensive and modern statutory architecture for the Nigerian capital market, with its most transformative provision being the formal inclusion of virtual and digital assets within the definition of "securities."
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In the highly competitive Nigerian fashion sector, where design imitation, or "copycatting," is rampant, strategic IP protection must go beyond merely registering the brand name and logo as a Trademark.
Read more The formal operationalization of the Open Banking framework marks a significant milestone in Nigeria's financial sector, positioning the country as a leader in Africa for adopting this collaborative system. Driven by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the framework establishes…
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The Nigerian communications landscape is currently undergoing a significant regulatory shift following the issuance of the draft Internet Code of Practice 2025 by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This proposed framework introduces substantial new obligations for "Online Platforms," a broad…
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The Nigerian music industry, globally recognized for its vibrant Afrobeats genre, is currently undergoing a pivotal transformation in its approach to Intellectual Property (IP) following the enactment of the Nigerian Copyright Act, 2022 (the Act). This legislation is explicitly designed…
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The Nigerian House of Representatives successfully passed the Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill (HB. 2389) for its second reading on October 28, 2025. This legislative progression is a pivotal step towards restructuring the regulatory framework governing the country's burgeoning fintech…
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The National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill 2025 is a pivotal legislative initiative in Nigeria, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. This proposed legislation is designed to establish a comprehensive and unified legal framework necessary…
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