Arbitration Procedures and Practice in Nigeria: Overview A Q&A guide to arbitration law and practice in Nigeria. The country-specific Q&A guide… April 20, 2026406Views0Comments
Judgment Alert: Court of Appeal nullifies Akwa Ibom State Maritime Sector (Regulation) Law, 2017 and Maritime Transport Vessels and Equipment Fees and Charges Regulation, 2017 in Appeal No. CA/C/54/2024 – Strickland Services Limited v. Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service & Anor. Introduction In a landmark decision delivered on February 25, 2026, the Court of Appeal… March 31, 2026463Views0Comments
CBN Liberalises the Repatriation of Export Proceeds by International Oil Companies (“IOCs”) Introduction On March 25, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) issued a cash… March 30, 2026356Views0Comments
Supreme Court resolves jurisdictional conflicts over employment-related torts: Emma Elegbe & Anor v. HP International Schools Limited & 3 Ors Introduction On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of Nigeria (the “Supreme Court”) delivered… March 24, 2026658Views0Comments
Big Wins at the 2025 DealMakers West Africa Annual Awards Gala The DealMakers Africa Awards on Friday 20th March 2026 recognized the top Financial… March 23, 2026273Views0Comments
Nigeria’s New Tax Regime: Income tracking powers of tax authorities and data protection concerns Introduction Recently, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, during conversations about… March 11, 2026552Views0Comments
The Limits of Ministerial Authority Under the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 (as amended) – A Brief Review of Eurafric Energy Limited v. Ministry of Petroleum Resources & Ors. (FHC/L/CS/628/2021) INTRODUCTION The decision of the Federal High Court in Eurafric Energy Limited v. Ministry… March 4, 2026397Views0Comments
WINNING OR LOSING AT THE NIGERIAN 2025 PETROLEUM LICENSING ROUND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Nigeria’s 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round (the “Licensing Round”) is a competitive, performance-driven… February 25, 2026409Views0Comments
Banwo & Ighodalo Wins “Best Solicitor in Terms of Value of Deals” at NGX Made of Africa Awards 2025 We are pleased to announce that Banwo & Ighodalo has been awarded “Best… February 23, 2026356Views0Comments
How Nigeria’s data localization regime shapes fintechs’ handling of financial, identity, and transaction data Introduction As Nigeria’s digital financial ecosystem grows, regulators, including the Central Bank of… December 18, 2025970Views0Comments
Nigeria’s new tax regime: A taxpayer’s guide to compliance, offences, penalties, enforcement, and dispute resolution The recent tax legislation reforms in Nigeria have brought four new tax statutes… December 11, 20254KViews0Comments
Banwo & Ighodalo Records Major Wins at the Private Equity Africa Awards 2025 We are excited to announce that Banwo & Ighodalo (B&I) has emerged as… November 28, 20252KViews0Comments