SBP INDUSTRY ALERT: CBN ISSUES DIRECTIVES ON THE REVIEW OF MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL, MERCHANT, AND NON-INTEREST BANKS IN NIGERIA.

by Stren & Blan Partners | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized

Stren & Blan Partners Industry Alert On March 28, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) issued a circular FPR/DIR/PUB/CIR/002/009 on the review of the minimum capital requirements for commercial, merchants, and non-interest banks (“Banks”). This review comes...

ESG AT A GLANCE: NUANCES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN NIGERIA FOR THE ENERGY, FINANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS.

by Stren & Blan Partners | Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized

ESG AT A GLANCE PUBLICATION

POWER SECTOR REVIEW: BREAKING DOWN NERC’S MINI-GRID REGULATIONS, 2023.

by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

POWER SECTOR REVIEW INTRODUCTION The National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC or the “Commission”), in a bid to boost investment and accelerate mini-grid deployment, issued a Mini Grid Regulations in 2016 (2016 Regulations) pursuant to the regulatory authority...

UNDERSTANDING FRANCHISING: A MODEL FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

UNDERSTANDING FRANCHISING A MODEL FOR BUSINESS GROWTH INTRODUCTION In the realm of business expansion, franchising stands as a beacon of opportunity, offering a unique model that fosters growth, innovation, and sustainability with reduced risk. A franchise is a...

NAVIGATING NIGERIA’S HEALTH AND PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR: KEY UPDATES

by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 20, 2024 | Uncategorized

NAVIGATING NIGERIA’S HEALTH AND PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR – KEY UPDATES

FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR: KEY REGULATORY UPDATES (FEBRUARY, 2024 EDITION)

by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorized

Financial Service Sector_KeyRegUpdates In February 2024, the Nigerian equities market faced volatility, resulting in a N1.3 trillion loss for investors. The NGX All Share Index depreciated by 2.4%, breaking a four-month growth streak. The market capitalization dropped...