by Stren & Blan Partners | Nov 4, 2025 | Capital Markets, Financial Services Sector, Insight
The third quarter of 2025 marked a defining period for Nigeria’s financial sector, as regulatory reforms, capital-raising activities, and digital transformation shaped the landscape of banking, fintech, and capital markets. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Oct 29, 2025 | Capital Markets, Financial Services Sector, Insight
The commodity market is a significant driver of Nigeria’s economic output, contributing between one-third and two-fifths of the national GDP . But its growth and stability are hindered by systemic challenges such as inflation, market volatility, climate-related risks,...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Apr 24, 2025 | Capital Markets, Insight
The passage of the Investment and Securities Act, 2025 (ISA 2025), marks a deliberate and thoughtful progression in the development of Nigeria’s legal framework governing capital markets. The ISA 2025 is a considered response to the complex realities of modern...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Apr 7, 2025 | Capital Markets, Insight
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...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Feb 6, 2025 | Capital Markets, Insight
It is well known that loans from traditional banks such as Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and other lenders are usually associated with high interest rates and collaterals. Likewise, investors often tilt their investments toward more established business entities with...
