CLIENT ALERT: RIDE-HAILING AND SMART MOBILITY BILL, 2025: A NEW ERA FOR DIGITAL TRANSPORTATION IN NIGERIA.

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,...

NIGERIAN COPYRIGHT COMMISSION WARNS DJS: NO MORE PLAYING MUSIC WITHOUT PAYING ROYALTIES

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...

JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION: A COMMENTARY ON THE COURT OF APPEAL’S DECISION IN OIL & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED v HEMPEL PAINTS (SOUTH AFRICA) PTY LTD

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...

THE FCCPC’S MERGER CONTROL GUIDELINES: TRANSACTION PREPARATORY STEP OF M&A IN NIGERIA

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...

LAGOS STATE WITHHOLDING TAX ALERT: AN ANALYSIS OF THE LIRS PUBLIC NOTICE (30TH APRIL 2025)

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,...

REGULATORY PROGRESS IN NIGERIA’S GAMING INDUSTRY: IMPLICATIONS OF THE FEDERATION OF STATE GAMING REGULATORS OF NIGERIA (FSGRN)’S SUBNATIONAL LICENSING FRAMEWORK.

by Stren & Blan Partners | Jul 23, 2025 | Insight, Technology, Media and Entertainment

The decades-old debate and tussle between the Federal and State Governments on the extent of regulatory powers over gaming and lottery in Nigeria was recently settled in Attorney-General of Lagos State v Attorney-General of the Federation.. TheSupreme Court clarified...