WHITE-COLLAR CRIME AND INVESTIGATIONS REPORT UPDATE ON NIGERIA

by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 11, 2024 | Uncategorized

WHITE-COLLAR CRIME AND INVESTIGATIONS REPORT – UPDATE ON NIGERIA

NEWSLETTER: REGULATORY UPDATE – NDPC GUIDANCE NOTICE ON THE REGISTRATION OF DATA CONTROLLERS AND PROCESSORS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE

by Stren & Blan Partners | Feb 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

REGULATORY UPDATE On 14th February 2024 the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (‘the Commission’) released a Guidance Noticeon the Registration of Data Controllers and Processors of Major Importance [NDPC/HQ/GN/VOL.02/24] (‘theGuidance Notice’) providing clarity as to...

REGULATORY UPDATE: CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA IMPLEMENTS KEY POLICY SHIFTS TO ADDRESS FOREX MARKET DYNAMICS AND MANAGE BANK FOREIGN CURRENCY EXPOSURES

by Stren & Blan Partners | Feb 20, 2024 | Uncategorized

REGULATORY UPDATE Introduction On January 31, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued three (3) pivotal circulars addressing critical aspects of the financial landscape. We have highlighted the salient points covered by each of these circulars herein: A....

THE NIGERIAN COPYRIGHT COMMISSION ISSUES COPYRIGHT ADVISORY FOR BUSINESSES TO OBTAIN COPYRIGHT LICENCES

by Stren & Blan Partners | Feb 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

THE NIGERIAN COPYRIGHT COMMISSION ISSUES COPYRIGHT ADVISORY FOR BUSINESSES TO OBTAIN COPYRIGHT LICENCES The Nigerian Copyright Commission (“NCC” or “the Commission”) recently issued a Copyright Advisory (“the Advisory”) to the general public, particularly; hotels,...

SOVEREIGN DEBT – INSIGHTS ON THE YEAR 2023 AND OUTLOOK FOR 2024

by Stren & Blan Partners | Feb 1, 2024 | Uncategorized

SOVEREIGN DEBT INSIGHTS

EXIT STRATEGIES IN PRIVATE EQUITY: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL EXITS

by Stren & Blan Partners | Jan 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

EXIT STRATEGIES IN PRIVATE EQUITY  INTRODUCTION In the private equity (PE) investments landscape, successful exits are paramount to investors who are keen to recoup their investment and help position the company in a better way post-exit. An exit strategy refers to...

EXPLORING THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN THE NIGERIAN CAPITAL MARKETS

by Stren & Blan Partners | Jan 19, 2024 | Insight, Uncategorized

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN THE NIGERIAN CAPITAL MARKETS INTRODUCTION The Nigerian capital market is a subsector of the Nigerian financial market and a major driver of economic growth and development. It is principally a market for long-term investments, where equities...

AN EXAMINATION OF THE NOVEL PROVISIONS OF ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION PROCEDURE RULES, 2023.

by Stren & Blan Partners | Jan 15, 2024 | Uncategorized

EXAMINATION_OF_THE_NOVEL_PROVISIONS_OF_ADIRIMALTY_JURISDICTION_PROCEDURE_RULES INTRODUCTION The maritime sector is recognized as the lifeblood of global economy, connecting nations and facilitating international trade. It accounts for the transportation of over 90% of...

KADUNA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY – A FAILING LICENSEE: LESSONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

by Stren & Blan Partners | Jan 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

POWER SECTOR REVIEW  The Board of Directors of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDC) was recently dissolved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as a result of compounding issues within the company over the last few years. We have...

BALANCING EMPLOYEE’S PRIVACY RIGHTS AND EMPLOYER’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER DATA PRIVACY LAWS.

by Stren & Blan Partners | Jan 9, 2024 | Uncategorized

1. Introduction: 1.1. Data privacy is the branch of data management that deals with handling personal data in compliance with data protection laws, regulations, and general privacy best practices. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is a unified data...