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...
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...
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,...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 4, 2025 | Insight, Transportation Sector
The first half of 2025 (H1) was pivotal for Nigeria’s transportation sector due to significant policy reforms and strategic alliances. Key developments included the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) air corridor, which highlighted...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Jul 30, 2025 | Financial Services Sector, Insight
The first half of 2025 was defined by a challenging but transformative global and domestic financial environment. Globally, economic growth remained fragile, with the IMF’s April 2025 World Economic Outlook projecting global GDP growth at 3.2%, while the Organisation...