Knowledge Centre

5 December 2025

Stamp Duty Exposure Rises as Tribunal Rules on Share Purchase Agreements in Nigeria

On 28 November 2025, the Tax Appeal Tribunal in Oando Oil Limited v. Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) ruled that Share Purchase Agreements are subject to stamp duty in Nigeria.

4 December 2025

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy & Natural Resources Digest | December 2025

The December edition of the TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy and Natural Resources Digest highlights major shifts across Nigeria and Ghana’s energy landscape.

25 November 2025

Privately Initiated Infrastructure Proposals: A Strategic Pathway for Infrastructure Delivery in Nigeria

Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit is projected to exceed $3 trillion over the next 30 years therefore Privately Initiated Infrastructure Proposals could be the lever for unlocking investor-led, commercially sustainable infrastructure projects.

24 November 2025

2025 Nigeria Licensing Round: Opportunities for Oil and Gas Investors

Nigeria will launch its 2025 Oil Licensing Round on 1 December 2025, opening new opportunities across discovered but undeveloped fields, fallow assets, and gas-rich prospects.

19 November 2025

Freezing Bank Accounts in Nigeria: Emerging Judicial Trends, Legal Boundaries and Other Matters

Recent court decisions are redrawing the boundaries of when Nigerian banks may lawfully freeze customer accounts.

18 November 2025

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Sets Deadline for Registration of Digital Lenders

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has set 5 January 2026 as the deadline for digital lenders, platforms, and intermediaries to comply with the 2025 Digital Lending Regulations.

17 November 2025

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Tax Digest | November 2025

In the November 2025 issue of TEMPLARS Tax Transcripts, our Tax Practice highlights notable developments in Nigeria’s fiscal policy, tax administration, and judicial interpretation.

11 November 2025

Policy, Processing & Profit: Nigeria’s Emerging Mineral Processing Landscape – Part 2

Part 2 of the Policy, Processing & Profit series explores how traditional and innovative financing models are reshaping project development and unlocking in investor confidence in the sector.

10 November 2025

Policy, Processing & Profit: Nigeria’s Emerging Mineral Processing Landscape – Part 1

In Part 1 of this 2-Part Series (Part 2 publishes tomorrow), we examine Nigeria’s US$750 billion solid minerals sector which is fast becoming Africa’s next frontier.

6 November 2025

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy & Natural Resources Digest | November 2025

The November issue of the TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy & Natural Resources Digest captures pivotal developments across Ghana and Nigeria’s energy landscapes.

5 November 2025

Combating Anti-Money Laundering Through Automation – Central Bank of Nigeria’s Approach

Nigeria’s Central Bank has released an Exposure Draft on Baseline Standards for Automated Anti-Money Laundering Solutions, signaling a shift toward technology-driven compliance.

28 October 2025

Nigeria Exits FATF Grey List: Stronger Compliance, Stronger Markets

On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced Nigeria’s removal from its Grey List, marking the end of two years of enhanced monitoring for deficiencies in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing frameworks.