CUTTING CARBON AT SEA: A REVIEW OF NIGERIA’S COMMITMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO) NET ZERO FRAMEWORK
The global maritime industry is at a critical juncture, as the urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has reached unprecedented levels. In response, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced a series of ambitious measures to address the...
PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS THE INVESTMENT AND SECURITIES ACT 2025 INTO LAW
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s capital market, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025(the “Act”) into law on March 29, 2025. The Act replaces the ISA 2007 and introduces far reaching reforms aimed at modernizing...
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REGULATORY UPDATES A. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND INVESTMENT i. Update from the Trademarks Registry (TMR): Effective 1st January 2025, the Nigerian Trademarks Registry announced the implementation of a serial numbering system for all trademark...
BALANCING COMPLIANCE AND BUSINESS GROWTH: THE IMPACT OF THE FCPA ENFORCEMENT PAUSE FOR MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES OPERATING IN NIGERIA
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is integral to the United States’ global anti-corruption efforts. Designed to prohibit U.S. companies and their representatives from bribing foreign officials to gain business advantage, the FCPA has long been a critical...