8 July 2025
Bank of Ghana Issues New Corporate Governance Guidelines for Payment Service Providers
The Bank of Ghana has issued new Corporate Governance Guidelines under the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019 (Act 987), applicable to all payment service providers, banks and specialised deposit-taking institutions.7 July 2025
3 July 2025
Regulation of Drone Use in Nigeria: The Road Ahead
As drone technology continues to gain global traction, Nigeria’s drone industry is experiencing rapid growth. However, in contrast to jurisdictions such as the US, UK and Ghana, Nigeria’s 2023 Civil Aviation Regulations remain limited in scope.2 July 2025
An Overview of the Upstream Petroleum Operations (Cost Efficiency Incentives) Order, 2025
On 30 May 2025, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria enacted the Upstream Petroleum Operations (Cost Efficiency Incentives) Order, 2025, creating a performance-based tax credit for upstream lessees, licensees and contractors.1 July 2025
New Lagos Electricity Order: What It Means for Current Operators and Potential Investors
Following the commencement of the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024, and the establishment of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, LASREC issued a directive requiring all electricity operators in Lagos to obtain new operating licences.18 June 2025