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24 August 2023

OLUMIDE AKPATA STEPS ASIDE FROM TEMPLARS IN PURSUIT OF HIS POLITICAL AMBITIONS FOR NATION-BUILDING

The Partners and management of TEMPLARS wish to announce that a Senior Partner at the Firm and the immediate past President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Olumide Akpata, has formally informed the Firm of his decision to participate in active

21 July 2023

TEMPLARS advises Elektron Energy on US$50million 30MW embedded Gas-Fired Power Plant in Lagos; a first-of-its-kind Power project in Nigeria

Last Tuesday, 11th July, marked the groundbreaking ceremony of Elektron Energy’s US$50 million 30MW gas-fired embedded Independent Power Plant (“IPP”) in Lagos. TEMPLARS are legal advisers to Elektron Energy. 

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3 October 2023

Surviving a Fall: Administration of Companies as a Rescue Strategy

This article, authored by TEMPLARS Partner Ijeoma Uju and Associate Nafisa Haliru, analyzes a pivotal advancement within the Nigerian corporate landscape—the introduction of the Administration of Companies (AOC) and Companies Voluntary Arrangement

29 September 2023

TEMPLARS Tax Transcripts

In the September issue of TEMPLARS Transcripts, the Tax Practice provides updates on current tax developments and fiscal trends. If you require any clarifications, please contact any of our named key contacts in the article.

20 September 2023

Central Bank of Nigeria’s Guidance Notes on Politically Exposed Persons 2023: Key Provisions 

The Central Bank of Nigeria issued Guidance Notes on Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) in June 2023, building on its 2022 Regulation on Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing/Proliferation Financing (ML/TF/PF).

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