by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 18, 2025 | Insight, Technology, Media and Entertainment
Disk Jockeys (DJs) are the lifeblood of Nigeria’s entertainment scene, setting the mood and driving the energy at everything from intimate weddings to massive concerts. Their role is undeniably crucial; however, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 13, 2025 | Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Insight
The resurgence of protectionist trade policies, particularly those announced under the “Universal Trump Tariffs” in April 2025, has reignited global concerns surrounding the future of free trade. Although implementation has been paused to allow for a three-month...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 11, 2025 | Dispute Resolution, Strenandblan
For a long time, it seemed jurisdictional boundaries regarding foreign-seated arbitrations were clear. While national courts in the seat of arbitration are empowered to recognise and enforce the award or set aside the award, national courts in enforcement...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 7, 2025 | Corperate Mergers and Acquisition, Insight
In response to evolving economic conditions and market pressures, companies in Nigeria and globally are increasingly turning to Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) as a strategic tool to stay competitive, increase revenue, expand their customer base, penetrate the...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 6, 2025 | Insight, Tax
On 30th April 2025, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) released a Public Notice to clarify how to operate the 2024 Withholding Tax Regulations within the State. The Notice flows directly from the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations 2024,...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 4, 2025 | Insight, Transportation Sector
The first half of 2025 (H1) was pivotal for Nigeria’s transportation sector due to significant policy reforms and strategic alliances. Key developments included the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) air corridor, which highlighted...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Jul 30, 2025 | Financial Services Sector, Insight
The first half of 2025 was defined by a challenging but transformative global and domestic financial environment. Globally, economic growth remained fragile, with the IMF’s April 2025 World Economic Outlook projecting global GDP growth at 3.2%, while the Organisation...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Jul 23, 2025 | Insight, Technology, Media and Entertainment
The decades-old debate and tussle between the Federal and State Governments on the extent of regulatory powers over gaming and lottery in Nigeria was recently settled in Attorney-General of Lagos State v Attorney-General of the Federation.. TheSupreme Court clarified...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Jul 21, 2025 | Health and Pharmaceutical, Insight
The second quarter of 2025 marked a dynamic phase in Nigeria’s health sector, defined by reforms in pharmaceutical manufacturing, international collaboration, and stringent regulatory enforcement. The Federal Government announced a two-year exemption on import duty...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Jul 17, 2025 | Insight, Technology, Media and Entertainment
This edition of our Quarterly TEMS Sector Insight provides a curated overview of key legal, regulatory, and industry developments across the Technology, Entertainment, Media, and Sports sectors in Nigeria and beyond, covering the period from April to June 2025. From...
