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2026 Fiscal Policy Measures: Tariff Review, Excise Adjustments, And Trade Policy Updates
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced sweeping changes to the country's import tariff structure and excise regime through the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, effective from April and July 2026. These reforms, implemented under Nigeria's commitments to the ECOWAS Common External Tariff and the African Continental Free Trade Area, include a revised schedule of 127 tariff lines affecting food products, industrial inputs, and capital equipment, alongside new excise duties and green tax surcharges design
Nigeria International
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Stren & Blan Partners
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Legal, Regulatory, And Market Issues Shaping Nigeria’s Ongoing 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round
Nigeria's 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round offers 50 blocks across the Niger Delta, deep offshore, and frontier basins, targeting USD 10 billion in investment under the Petroleum Industry Act. With nearly 300 applicants competing, the round represents the most ambitious upstream acreage release in Nigeria's post-PIA era, testing the country's reformed regulatory framework at unprecedented scale.
Nigeria Energy
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Arbitration Agreements In Nigeria: Key To Resolving Commercial Disputes
As international commercial disputes surge by over 30% post-pandemic, businesses face mounting pressure to resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting sensitive information and maintaining global enforceability. This analysis examines how arbitration agreements have become indispensable strategic tools in Nigeria's commercial landscape, offering expertise-driven resolution, confidentiality safeguards, and international recognition under the New York Convention.
Nigeria Litigation
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The Trusted Advisors
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