BALANCING COMPLIANCE AND BUSINESS GROWTH: THE IMPACT OF THE FCPA ENFORCEMENT PAUSE FOR MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES OPERATING IN NIGERIA

by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 27, 2025 | Company Secreterial, Regulatory and Compliance services, Insight

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...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REGULATION: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE EUROPEAN UNION ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT AND NIGERIA’S REGULATORY PROSPECTS.

by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 27, 2025 | Insight, Technology, Media, Sport and Entertainment Sector

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, security, and governance. Its rapid evolution has raised complex legal, ethical, and regulatory concerns worldwide, particularly regarding data...

LOAN SYNDICATION AS A STRATEGIC LEVER FOR OPTIMIZING PROJECT FINANCING IN NIGERIA

by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 25, 2025 | Energy, Insight

With a rapidly growing population and an urgent need to bridge its infrastructure deficit, the demand for large-scale project financing has never been more critical. From enhancing power generation to improving transportation networks and driving industrial growth,...

FIRS GUIDELINES ON ADVANCE PRICING AGREEMENTS IN NIGERIA: UNDERSTANDING THE PROCEDURES, IMPORTANCE AND IMPACTS OF THE KEY PROVISIONS.

by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 24, 2025 | Insight, Tax

Transfer Pricing (TP) is often associated with contentious disputes. This is understandable, as tax audits frequently involve the uncertainty surrounding what constitutes a “fair price,” especially in the absence of comparable transactions, issues of...

SUPPLY CHAIN AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS IN NIGERIA’S FMCG SECTOR: KEY CLAUSES, LEGAL RISKS AND BEST PRACTICES.

by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 11, 2025 | Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Insight

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry in Nigeria is one of the most dynamic and competitive industries, with products in high demand and quick inventory turnover. Due to the nature of the industry, companies depend on distribution and supply chains to...

CLIENT UPDATE: THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT REAFFIRMS THE PRIMARY REGULATOR FOR COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ISSUES IN ALL SECTORS IN NIGERIA

by Stren & Blan Partners | Feb 26, 2025 | Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Insight

In accordance with our Firm’s objective to keep you informed on key regulatory matters, we wish to bring to your attention a significant Judgment of the Federal High Court in Nigeria,Lagos Division, coram: Hon. Justice F.N. Ogazi in Suit No: FHC/L/CS/1009/2024 –...