by Stren & Blan Partners | Jun 11, 2025 | Energy, Insight
The Federal Government has introduced a new fiscal strategy in the form of the Upstream Petroleum (Cost Efficiency Incentives) Order, 2025 (the “CEI Order”). This Order creates a performance-based tax credit regime for upstream petroleum operators who achieve cost...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Jun 5, 2025 | Insight, Labour and Employment
The seemingly clear line between gig workers and traditional employees is becoming increasingly blurry, with a growing clamour for legislative protection and social benefits for gig workers worldwide. Historically, gig workers have been categorized as independent...
by Stren & Blan Partners | May 29, 2025 | Energy, Insight
In April 2024, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (“NUPRC or the “the Commission”), pursuant to the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, introduced the Upstream Petroleum (Assignment of Interests) Regulations (“the Regulations”)....
by Stren & Blan Partners | May 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
On 28 March 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued Order No. NERC/2025/028 on the Delineation of Assets and Liabilities of Distribution Licensees (the “Order”). The Order represents a critical step in operationalising the...
by Stren & Blan Partners | May 15, 2025 | Health and Pharmaceutical, Insight
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global healthcare landscape, enhancing efficiency, diagnostics, and patient outcomes. With Nigeria witnessing a surge in AI-driven healthcare innovations, businesses must navigate an evolving regulatory framework to...
by Stren & Blan Partners | May 15, 2025 | Deal Announcements, Uncategorized
Stren & Blan Partners is pleased to have advised the Anambra State Government on the landmark establishment of the Anambra State Development and Investment Corporation. Acting as external counsel to the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency...
by Stren & Blan Partners | May 15, 2025 | Deal Announcements
Stren & Blan Partners congratulates the Anambra State Government in the landmark passage of the State’s Electricity Bill into Law by the State House of Assembly. As external counsel to the Anambra State Electricity Policy and Law Working Group, we congratulate His...
by Stren & Blan Partners | May 15, 2025 | Deal Announcements
Stren & Blan Partners is pleased to have acted as Transaction Solicitors to Jimcol Resources Nigeria Limited on the successful completion of a N2 billion (Two Billion Naira) Series 1 funding under its N20,000,000,000.00 (Twenty Billion Naira) private note issuance...
by Stren & Blan Partners | May 15, 2025 | Deal Announcements
Stren & Blan Partners is pleased to have acted as Transaction Solicitors to DakBoss Construction Ltd and Lazovar Construction Company Ltd (The Project Sponsors) on the development of their groundbreaking multi-million dollar luxury apartment Project located in...
by Stren & Blan Partners | May 14, 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...
