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SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES IN THE NIGERIAN PENSION INDUSTRY: ESG PRACTICES AND ‘GREEN’ INVESTMENTS IN FOCUS
The Nigerian pension industry is increasingly embracing sustainability through the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. With a growing focus on green investments, pension fund administrators (PFAs) are aligning their strategies...
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THE SUPREME COURT’S DECISION IN ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION AND ATTORNEY GENERAL OF ABIA STATE & 35 OTHERS: APPRAISING THE FISCAL IMPLICATIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY
In a landmark decision, Nigeria\'s Supreme Court has reinforced the financial autonomy of Local Governments, ruling against State Governors withholding funds. This judgment empowers Local Governments to receive direct allocations from the Federation Account,...
Pension Investment
OFFSHORE INVESTMENT OF PENSION FUNDS: PROSPECTS AND BENEFITS FOR THE NIGERIAN PENSION INDUSTRY
Nearly two decades after the introduction of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), the Nigerian pension industry has witnessed transformative changes. Despite these advancements, persistent concerns remain regarding the value of savings remitted by employers...
Tax
THE NIGERIAN 2024 WHT REGULATIONS AND THEIR EFFECT ON TAX GROSS-UP PROVISIONS IN CONTRACTS
Nigeria\'s Ministry of Finance issued the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulation 2024, reshaping the rules for Withholding Tax (WHT). This regulation emphasizes that WHT should not add extra costs to contracts. This article explores gross-up...
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Nigeria Competition Law Considerations in Negotiating Restrictive Agreements
On January 29, 2024, COMESA fined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and BEIN Media Group LLC $300,000 for anti-competitive practices related to exclusive broadcasting rights. This landmark sanction highlighted significant competition restrictions...
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CORPORATE ESPIONAGE: ITS IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND ECONOMY FROM THE NIGERIAN DATA PROTECTION LAW PERSPECTIVE
Corporate espionage, or industrial espionage, involves obtaining trade secrets from competitors through illegal or unethical practices. This act poses a grave threat to businesses, leading to devastating financial consequences. As technology advances,...
Electricity
CHARTING THE FUTURE OF NIGERIA\'S ELECTRICITY SECTOR: EVALUATING THE IMPLICATIONS OF NERC’S ORDER ON THE ESTABLISMENT OF AN ISO FOR THE NESI
Recent months have seen significant changes in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) due to a Constitutional amendment and the Electricity Act 2023 (EA 2023). These reforms aim to decentralize the system, increasing sector activity. Despite...
Electricity
CHARTING THE FUTURE OF NIGERIA\'S ELECTRICITY SECTOR: EVALUATING THE IMPLICATIONS OF NERC’S ORDER ON THE ESTABLISMENT OF AN ISO FOR THE NESI
Recent months have seen significant changes in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) due to a Constitutional amendment and the Electricity Act 2023 (EA 2023). These reforms aim to decentralize the system, increasing sector activity. Despite...
Legal Administration
LESSONS LEARNT FROM NIGERIA’S FIRST COURT-ORDERED ADMINISTRATION: THE MOORHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED – PT 2
In our previous article, we examined Administration as a new insolvency option under Nigerian corporate law, using Moorhouse Company Limited\'s case as an example. Key points included appointing an Administrator, mandatory statutory procedures, and the...
CURRENT GAS POLICIES CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
CURRENT GAS POLICIES CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Nigeria, a major crude oil producer, is often called a gas province with some oil. Despite vast natural gas resources estimated at over 200 trillion cubic feet, gas revenue lags behind oil. This highlights missed opportunities in revenue and energy development....