by Stren & Blan Partners | Sep 1, 2025 | Insight, Tax
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is changing how businesses issue invoices and report Value Added Tax (VAT). The new mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system introduced by the FIRS Public Notice issued on 9 July 2025, officially announced the...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 26, 2025 | Company Secreterial, Regulatory and Compliance services, Insight
Nigeria’s data protection regime has entered a new and more assertive phase. With the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023, firmly in force and the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) scheduled to take effect on 19th September 2025, the Nigeria...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 26, 2025 | Company Secreterial, Regulatory and Compliance services, Insight
On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump ordered a pause in the enforcement of the FCPA. The pause was introduced by an Executive Order – 14209, which mandated a temporary suspension of all new FCPA investigations and enforcement actions. The stated...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 22, 2025 | Insight, Intellectual Property
A defensive trade mark registration is an important trade mark protection strategy that proprietors of well-known trade marks in Nigeria can employ. It extends legal protection beyond traditional trade mark classes, offering broader security against misuse, dilution,...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 20, 2025 | Company Secreterial, Regulatory and Compliance services, Insight
Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector stands at a pivotal juncture. Projected to reach a market value of $477.10 million by 2029, with user numbers expected to hit 42.88 million, the industry is experiencing rapid growth fueled by urbanization, smartphone penetration,...
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,...
