by Stren & Blan Partners | Dec 17, 2024 | Insight
The shift to digital platforms has created a competitive landscape and increased reliance on remote work, particularly for expatriates in software development and cybersecurity. This shift has also largely impacted the fintech sector in Nigeria, which has emerged as a...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Dec 16, 2024 | Insight
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Circular of July 2016 (CBN Circular) approved the quotation rules of the FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange (FMDQ) and authorized the quotation of Commercial Papers in Nigeria. It also directed that deposit money banks and discount houses...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Nov 28, 2024 | Insight
Nigeria’s maritime sector, though crucial to its economy, faces challenges such as aging infrastructure, inefficiency, and insufficient funding. To address these issues, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a promising solution. PPPs combine the...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Nov 27, 2024 | Insight
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Code (FX Code), effective from October 14, 2024, under the authority of the CBN Act 2007 and the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020. The FX Code outlines various principles...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Nov 21, 2024 | Insight
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (‘NIPC’ or ‘the Commission’), established under the NIPC Act of 1995, is Nigeria’s primary agency for attracting and coordinating domestic and foreign investments. By offering incentives and ensuring an investor-friendly...