by Stren & Blan Partners | Nov 28, 2024 | Insight
Nigeria’s maritime sector, though crucial to its economy, faces challenges such as aging infrastructure, inefficiency, and insufficient funding. To address these issues, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a promising solution. PPPs combine the...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Nov 27, 2024 | Insight
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Code (FX Code), effective from October 14, 2024, under the authority of the CBN Act 2007 and the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020. The FX Code outlines various principles...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Nov 21, 2024 | Insight
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (‘NIPC’ or ‘the Commission’), established under the NIPC Act of 1995, is Nigeria’s primary agency for attracting and coordinating domestic and foreign investments. By offering incentives and ensuring an investor-friendly...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Nov 14, 2024 | Insight
The Nigerian healthcare system currently faces significant challenges, from outdated infrastructure, and insufficient funding, to a shortage of healthcare professionals. Public health facilities are often stretched beyond capacity, leaving many Nigerians with limited...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Nov 11, 2024 | Insight
Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport globally, and as such, it involves numerous cross-border transactions. With the increase in internationalization of clubs, players, and competitions, cross-border contract negotiations have also become a key element in...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Nov 7, 2024 | Insight
In 2017, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released statistics that showed that the share of total exports from intra-African countries was 16.6%; for context, shares from Europe were 68.1%. This low percentage showed the need for new...