by Stren & Blan Partners | Dec 17, 2025 | Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Insight
The Nigerian fixed-income market, which includes government bonds, treasury bills, and Sukuk, plays a critical role in financing both public and private sector activities. It provides an essential investment vehicle for institutional investors, pension funds, and...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Dec 10, 2025 | Company Secreterial, Regulatory and Compliance services, Insight
The National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2024 (the “Bill”) is a major step toward building a stronger and more unified digital economy in Nigeria. The Bill was developed by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE) to...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Dec 5, 2025 | Insight, Tax
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has introduced a 10% Withholding Tax (WHT) on interest earned from short-term investments such as treasury bills, promissory notes, and corporate bonds which applies to both individual and corporate investors. Effective from...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Dec 2, 2025 | Energy, Insight
Nigeria has achieved a historic breakthrough in regional energy integration, following the successful synchronisation of its national electricity grid with the West African Power Pool (WAPP) on 8 November 2025, between 05:04 a.m. and 09:04 a.m. The test, coordinated...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Nov 26, 2025 | Dispute Resolution, Insight
To date, public policy remains one of the grounds for setting aside an arbitral award. However, whether an arbitral award will be successfully set aside on the grounds of public policy depends on various factors, such as the provisions of the national laws, judicial...
