The Nigerian Passport just unlocked a Carribean jurisidiction, visa-free. Not every unilateral announcement warrant a legal analysis. this one does. Grenanda’s decision to grant Visa-free entry to Nigerian Nationals, and its accompanying request for reciprocity, touches on international mobility, cross boarder investment, wealth structuring and broad unlocking of jurisdictional opportunities in ways the headlines will
Continue ReadingNigeria offers significant opportunities for investors, multinational corporations, foreign professionals, entrepreneurs, students, humanitarian organisations, and global talent. Yet one of the most misunderstood aspects of doing business, working, studying, or relocating to Nigeria is its immigration framework. To help businesses, individuals and organisations navigate these complexities, we have prepared this practical guide to Nigeria’s visa
Continue ReadingIn October 2025, after more than two years under scrutiny, Nigeria was formally removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list”, a designation for jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money‑laundering (AML) and counter‑financing‑of‑terrorism (CFT) frameworks. Almost concurrently, in November 2025, S&P Global Ratings revised Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook from Stable to
Continue ReadingFor decades, Nigeria’s fixed‑income market has served as a foundation of the country’s capital markets, providing a venue for trading government securities, corporate bonds, and other debt instruments. At the heart of that ecosystem has been the FMDQ Group, which has facilitated trading, settlement, and price discovery for institutional investors, banks, fund managers and
Continue ReadingNigeria’s capital markets are at a sensitive point. The new Tax Laws increased the Capital Gains Tax from 10% to 30% depending on the investor’s overall income or profit level, and the market seems to have reacted to such increase as the date of implementation, January 2026, draws closer; causing significant market volatility. The government
Continue ReadingWe are delighted to make available the PowerPoint slides from our recent webinar on the New Nigerian Tax Laws. These presentations capture the key insights, practical guidance, and expert perspectives shared by our guest speakers. You can download the slides below: Speaker 1 Presentation – Download here Speaker 2 Presentation – Download here We hope
Continue ReadingEmployment Termination, Dismissal and Deduction of Salary are issues that often open employers to tremendous legal risks. The consequences of mismanaging these critical areas can be severe—leading to costly lawsuits, damaged reputations, and even business-threatening damages. If you believe that simply having a contract or following your instincts is enough to protect your business, think
Continue ReadingFour Tax related bills was recently signed into Law by the President of Nigeria on 26th June 2025, to take effect from January 2026. These Tax Laws are: The Nigeria Tax Act, The Nigeria Tax Administration Act, The Nigeria Revenue Service Act and the Joint Revenue Service Act. Together, they represent the boldest attempt
Continue ReadingFor many Nigerian companies, UK sanctions may seem distant. After all, these are British Laws, made by British institutions, mostly in response to issues like the Russia-Ukraine war. But that assumption is no longer safe. The UK government has now made it clear that it will go after not only companies operating in
Continue ReadingA match-fixing allegation or ban can derail an athlete’s career—branding them with a stigma that threatens their livelihood and hard-earned reputation. These claims are now pursued with increasing urgency, often based on betting reports, statistical anomalies, and expert opinions. Yet, these tools are only as reliable as the evidence supporting them. Too often, the process
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