Knowledge Centre

17 December 2025

Globalization of Adire: Strengthening Nigeria’s Legal Protection and Economic Leverage

Adire is fast becoming a global fashion asset, but Nigeria is not yet capturing the value. As international brands scale production the tie-dye market heads for US$7.8 billion by 2033.

16 December 2025

Upstream Regulatory Series: Nigeria’s 2025 Petroleum Commercial Regulations

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum (Commercial) Regulations 2025 introduce a more disciplined commercial framework for approving Field Development Plans, Annual Work Programmes, and Status Reports.

15 December 2025

Nigeria Commences Enforcement Under Anti Money Laundering Act: Here Are Your Compliance Options

Compliance failures under Nigeria’s Anti Money Laundering Act are now a frontline enforcement issue, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission prosecuting businesses and executives for structural lapses alone.

9 December 2025

Nigeria 2025 Upstream Licensing Round (Part 2): Investor-Critical Insights from the Guidelines

Nigeria’s 2025 Upstream Licensing Round is now in motion, creating a pathway for investors seeking onshore, shallow-water and deep-offshore upstream assets in Nigeria.

8 December 2025

Digital Transition and Cross-Border Confidence in Nigeria’s Trade Eco-System: is Nigeria witnessing a new dawn?

Nigeria is set for a major shift in international trade and trade finance with the enactment of the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025 which seeks to foster a modernised trade ecosystem.

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.