by Stren & Blan Partners | Apr 14, 2026 | Financial Services Sector
The first quarter (Q1) of 2026 marked a defining phase for the Nigerian financial sector with overlapping recapitalization programmes, intensified regulatory oversight, and rapid evolution within the fintech ecosystem. Across banking, insurance, pensions, and the...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Apr 9, 2026 | Intellectual Property
REGULATORY UPDATES A. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND INVESTMENT i. The Nigerian Federal Government inaugurates committees to drive National Intellectual Property Policy Implementation The Nigerian Federal Government in January inaugurated implementation...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Apr 8, 2026 | Energy
In early January 2026, reports circulated regarding significant U.S. actions in Venezuela, including alleged military operations in and around Caracas and claims concerning the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. U.S. officials...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Apr 2, 2026 | Health and Pharmaceutical, Insight
Nigeria’s health and pharmaceutical sector closed Q1 2026 at a critical turning point, with the quarter marked by notable clinical milestones that signal bigger structural change across the industry, including the introduction of West Africa’s first...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Nigeria’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors stand at a pivotal moment. An overwhelming demand for quality healthcare services is rising, local drug manufacturing is gaining policy support, and private capital is increasingly interested in the sector’s long-term...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 12, 2026 | Company Secreterial, Regulatory and Compliance services, Insight
Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most dynamic economies. With a population exceeding 200 million, a fast-growing middle class, and a rapidly expanding digital economy, it has become an attractive hub for both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors. Recent official...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 11, 2026 | Insight, Maritime and Admiralty Practice
Globalisation has not merely transformed the world into a global village for social interaction; it has fundamentally reconfigured the architecture of international commerce. The increasing interdependence of economies has led to a proliferation of cross-border...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 10, 2026 | Energy, Insight
The escalating conflict between Iran and the United States reached a critical point on 28th February 2026, when a coordinated military operation by the US and Israel, codenamed Operation Epic Fury, targeted strategic Iranian facilities. In retaliation, Iran’s Islamic...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 10, 2026 | Insolvency and Dept Recovery
When a Nigerian company descends into distress, the instinctive response of lawyers, bankers, and financial advisers is to focus on the balance sheet, to renegotiate debt, restructure credit facilities, and manage the competing claims of secured and unsecured...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 4, 2026 | Banking and Finance, Insight
Cross-border acquisitions have become one of the defining features of Africa’s evolving financial landscape. Regional banks, global investors, development finance institutions, and high-growth fintech companies increasingly regard acquisitions as a strategic tool for...
