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Understanding The Mortgagee's Power To Sell A Mortgaged Property: Key Lessons From Akindele v. Abe (2021) 17 NWLR (Pt. 1804) 1

One of the common areas of dispute in commercial transactions is the right of a Mortgagee to exercise its power of sale of a mortgaged property following the Mortgagor's failure to repay a loan.

Nigeria Criminal

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

The Deal Talk 2026

Nigeria's regulatory landscape has shifted materially in 2025 and entered full implementation in January 2026.

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Higher Capital Thresholds And New Vasp Licences: Key Takeaways From The Nigerian Securities And Exchange Commission's January 2026 Circular

In January 2026, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") issued a circular that significantly increased the minimum capital requirements for Capital Market Operators (CMOs).

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

A Legal Analysis Of The Securities And Exchange Commission's Revised Minimum Capital Framework For Capital Market Operators In Nigeria

On 16 January 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "the Commission") issued Circular No. 26-1 pursuant to its regulatory powers under the Investments and Securities Act, 2025.

Nigeria Finance

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

SEC Releases A New Minimum Capital For Regulated Capital Market Entities

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

SEC Nigeria Revises Minimum Capital Requirements For Capital Market Operators

Nigeria Commercial

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Bonds Vs Commercial Papers: Examining Key Roles And Differences In Nigeria's Financial Markets

Nigeria Finance

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Hanging In The Balance: Securing A Company's Debt By A Fixed Or Floating Charge?

Nigeria Finance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

True-Sale Securitisation In The Legal Context

Nigeria Commercial

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Effective Ways To Recover Debts Using The Claims Framework Under The Admiralty Jurisdiction Act Of Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Effective Debt Recovery In Nigeria: Prioritising ADR Over The Litigation Minefield

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Investment And Securities Act 2025 Navigating The Key Updates

Nigeria Commercial

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

Agency Banking In Nigeria - The Fintech Play

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

The Legal And Regulatory Framework For Private Debt Funds In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

Top 11 Fundamental Rights Every Nigerian Must Claim In 2026

Nigeria Government

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Nigerian Banking & Finance Sector In Review: Regulatory Developments In 2025 And Outlook For 2026

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Who Files Annual Tax Returns In Nigeria Under The 2025 Tax Reforms: The Employer Or The Employee?

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Medical Negligence And Patient Safety In Nigeria: What The Law Says In 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The New CBN Agency Banking Regulations - Key Considerations For Venture-Backed Fintechs

The new CBN Agency Banking Regulations represent a major regulatory development that warrants more than just an investor update.

Nigeria Finance

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Balogun Harold

Agency Banking vs. Deposit-Banking: Key Considerations For Fintechs

As agency banking continues to expand financial access in Nigeria, a common misconception is that a fintech must obtain a deposit-taking banking licence, often in the form of a microfinance bank (MFB) licence...

Nigeria Finance

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Balogun Harold

How To Establish A Microfinance, Lending, Or Payment Company In Nigeria

If you are thinking about launching a microfinance bank, lending company, or payment platform in Nigeria, this guide is written from the ground up based on real-world experience.

Nigeria Finance

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The Trusted Advisors

The Legal Identity Of Debt Instruments: From Promise To Enforceable Right

The legal identity of debt instrument is founded on the principle that what begins as a simple promise to repay evolves through force of law into a legally binding obligation that defines the relationship between the issuer and investors...

Nigeria Finance

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Summary Of Key Changes To The Investment And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Finance

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PwC Nigeria

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy & Natural Resources Digest | November 2025

Worldwide Energy

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Templars

Understanding The Full Extent Of Amcon's Power To Seize A Property Through Lawsuits Involving The Recovery Of Debts: A Review Of The Decision In Amcon -V- Funmilayo Adeyemi (Unreported: Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1696/2018, Judgement Delivered On 15 July 2020)

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Minimum Share Capital Threshold For Company Registration In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

AS

Aekley Solicitors

Regulatory Mapping In The Nigerian Fintech Sector (TALP's Fintech Series 4)

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

Climate Financing: Debt-To-Nature And Debt-For-Climate Swaps

Worldwide Finance

ALP NG & Co

The Role Of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) In Corporate Finance And Investments

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Nigeria's Historic Tax Reform: A Game-Changer With Missing Pieces

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Regulatory Update: Corporate Affairs Commission Issues New Schedule Of Fees

Nigeria Commercial

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

The Implications Of Debt Financing And Equity Financing On Businesses

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Role Of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) In Corporate Finance And Investments

A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is specifically designed to function as a distinct legal entity to execute a specific project.

Nigeria Commercial

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Nigeria's Historic Tax Reform: A Game-Changer With Missing Pieces

On June 26, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made history by signing into law four comprehensive tax reform bills that promise to transform Nigeria's revenue generation landscape fundamentally.

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Regulatory Update: Corporate Affairs Commission Issues New Schedule Of Fees

The Corporate Affairs Commission (the "CAC") has issued a new schedule of fees (the "Revised Schedule"), superseding the previous regime that governed the cost of incorporation...

Nigeria Commercial

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

The Implications Of Debt Financing And Equity Financing On Businesses

Running a business whether a company or Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) can be financially demanding. Where this is the case, business owners seek various options to fund the business.

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

An Overview Of The Nigerian Investment And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

An Update Of The Review Of The Nigerian Foreign Exchange (FX) Code

Like every other Foreign Exchange ("FX") market in the world, the Nigerian FX market is as volatile as it is dynamic.

Nigeria Finance

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Hanging In The Balance: Securing A Company's Debt By A Fixed Or Floating Charge?

Financial inter-dependence is commonplace for humans and companies alike. Recourse is usually made to surplus units (humans and companies) when a company seeks to finance its objectives.

Nigeria Finance

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Beyond Banks And Debt Markets:as A More Flexible Alternative Financing Option For Businesses

Securing capital is integral to the growth of any business and companies typically explore two primary avenues: debt financing and equity financing. While debt financing often involves traditional banks and capital markets.

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Is It Legal To Seize Another Person's Property To Offset A Debt?

The act of detention of a chattel or seizing of property belonging to another and refusing to deliver up the property upon demand by the owner is called "detinue" in law.

Nigeria Litigation

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Nomos Legal Practice

Nature Of Garnishee Proceedings And Enforcement Of Judgment Debts In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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Nomos Legal Practice

Debt Recovery In Nigeria: The Effective Strategies And Stages

Nigeria Insolvency

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

A Review Of The Nigeria Foreign Exchange Code

Nigeria Finance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Exploring Viable Options For The Recapitalization Of Financial Institutions In The Nigerian Capital Market

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Unleashing Growth: The Role Of Financial Advisors In Nigeria's Recapitalised Banking Sector

Nigeria Finance

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Forvis Mazars

Financial Sector Outlook H1 – August 2024

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

The Would-be Impact Of The SEC-NECA Partnership On The Nigerian Capital Market

Nigeria Finance

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Capital Markets, Private Equity And Mergers & Acquisitions: Key Regulatory Updates

Nigeria Commercial

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

An Appraisal Of The Asset Management Corporation Of Nigeria (AMCON) Act, 2010

Nigeria Finance

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Navigating Company Insolvency: Rescue Mechanisms And Legal Solutions

Nigeria Insolvency

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The Trusted Advisors

Strategies To Unlock Non-Tax Revenues In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Cross-Border Mergers And Acquisitions Transactions Involving Companies In Emerging Economies

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Legal And Regulatory Frameworks For Beneficial Ownership Disclosure

Nigeria Finance

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Streamsowers & Kohn

The Importance Of Contracts For Small Companies

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Nigerian Eurobonds – Key Contractual Terms And Considerations For Investors

Nigeria Insolvency

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Balogun Harold

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Lawspectives: Debt Recovery By Gabriel Cornelius (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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