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If the 2008 global financial crisis and subsequent failures of various banks around the world have taught us anything, it is that regulatory capital is pivotal in sustaining the resilience of banks...
Bloomfield Law
On March 29, 2024, it was reported that stock investors gained Four Trillion, Four Billion Naira (N4,400,000,000,000) as the Nigerian Exchange Group (the "NGX") concluded the month positively...
Aarndale Solicitors
In January 2021, the Securities Exchange Commission governed by the Investment and Securities Act, 2007 (as amended) released the "Crowdfunding Rules" or the "Rules" for the regulation of unregulated crowdfunding activities in Nigeria.
Aarndale Solicitors
In recent years, crowdfunding has surged in popularity as a viable alternative investment option in Nigeria.
SimmonsCooper Partners
In the fast-paced world of Nigerian startups, securing financial support is a critical step toward growth. Many startups in Nigeria face the challenge of finding enough financial support...
Bloomfield Law
On February 23, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") issued a circular with reference number FPR/DIR/- PUB/CIR/002/006. The circular is titled "Revised Regulatory and Supervisory...
LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors
The recent debacle that the CBN's currency change just
around Nigeria's 2023 general elections represented, the
magnitude of avoidably huge (and in some cases irreparable) losses,
the untold...
Pavestones Legal
The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") on February 23, 2024, issued a circular addressed to all Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and stakeholders in the financial services industry.
Chris Ogunbanjo LP
In contemporary society, banking plays a crucial role in the advancement of commerce and the society at large. The traditional banks of today have been operating in Nigeria since the colonial era
Bloomfield Law
On February 14, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued a Circular titled 'Requirements for Foreign Currency Cash Pooling on Behalf of International Oil Companies ("IOCs")...
Banwo & Ighodalo
As part of its efforts to enhance transparency in foreign exchange market transactions, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued the Reviewed Guidelines on International...
Ovie Obobolo & Co.
The need for ease in businesses and transactions makes it necessary for individuals and business owners to access credit facility, that is, loan.
LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors
The emergence of microfinance banks in Nigeria was a conscious regulatory policy initiative to bank the unbanked, financially disadvantaged ‘bottom of the pyramid' but significant segment of the economic populace:
Pavestones Legal
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on January 31, 2024, issued a circular for the harmonization of reporting requirements on foreign currency exposures of banks...
Chris Ogunbanjo LP
‘Pooled funds' is a term used to collectively refer to a set of money from individual investors combined, i.e., "pooled" together for investment purposes.
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
A digital bank is a technology banking system that provides virtual financial services. Digital banking has becoming very popular in Nigeria with the establishment of digital banks.
Aluko & Oyebode
On 5 December 2023, the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) issued a notice directing all deposit money banks, merchant banks, payment service banks, microfinance banks
Convergence Law Practice
There are three (3) organs of Government through which a State carries out its governance duties, they are: (i) The Executive arm of Government...
Pavestones Legal
In response to global trends and the increasing need for the regulation of Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs), including cryptocurrencies and crypto assets, the Central Bank of Nigeria...
AELEX
On 19 December 2019, the United Nations designated December 4 as the International Day of Banks.
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