Knowledge Centre

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.

13 October 2025

Court Upholds Nigeria Competition Authority’s Regulatory Powers: Implications for Nigeria’s Communications Sector

This article by TEMPLARS, Partner Emmanuel Gbahabo and Associate, Adedayo Adegbola analyses the decision of Nigeria’s Federal High Court affirming the authority of the FCCPCto regulate competition across all sectors, including communications.

8 October 2025

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Tax Digest | October 2025

In the October 2025 issue of TEMPLARS Tax Transcripts, our Tax Practice highlights notable developments in tax policy, administration, and case law.

2 October 2025

The Flight Disruptions Puzzle: A Guide to Passenger Rights and Airline Obligations

Flight disruptions are a common occurrence in Nigeria, often resulting in considerable inconvenience for passengers and posing complex legal, financial, and reputational challenges for airlines.

26 September 2025

Appraising the New English Arbitration Act 2025 and Some Lessons for Nigeria

The English Arbitration Act 2025, which came into force on 1 August 2025, introduces reforms that Nigeria can draw from as it strengthens its own Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 (AMA).