by Stren & Blan Partners | Apr 9, 2025 | Insight, Maritime and Admiralty Practice
The global maritime industry is at a critical juncture, as the urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has reached unprecedented levels. In response, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced a series of ambitious measures to address the...
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 | Apr 2, 2025 | Insight, Intellectual Property
REGULATORY UPDATES A. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND INVESTMENT i. Update from the Trademarks Registry (TMR): Effective 1st January 2025, the Nigerian Trademarks Registry announced the implementation of a serial numbering system for all trademark...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 27, 2025 | Company Secreterial, Regulatory and Compliance services, Insight
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is integral to the United States’ global anti-corruption efforts. Designed to prohibit U.S. companies and their representatives from bribing foreign officials to gain business advantage, the FCPA has long been a critical...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Mar 27, 2025 | Insight, Technology, Media, Sport and Entertainment Sector
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, security, and governance. Its rapid evolution has raised complex legal, ethical, and regulatory concerns worldwide, particularly regarding data...