Nigeria: International Law

Nigeria's position as both a major recipient of foreign direct investment and a source of outbound capital creates significant exposure to the Investor-State Dispute Settlement system. This analysis examines how investment treaty arbitration operates, the substantive protections available to foreign investors, and Nigeria's track record with eight known claims brought against it.

Nigeria's maritime sector offers substantial commercial opportunities for foreign investors, yet success requires navigating a complex regulatory architecture designed to protect indigenous participation. Understanding the interplay between cabotage rules, local content requirements, port concessions, and tax obligations is essential for de-risking market entry and achieving long-term operational viability in one of Africa's most consequential maritime gateways.

The Gulf of Guinea has witnessed a significant transformation in maritime security threats, with illegal fishing emerging as a critical challenge following the decline in piracy incidents. This analysis examines how Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing has evolved into a major economic and security concern for Nigeria and neighboring West African states, exploring the legal frameworks, enforcement gaps, and systemic weaknesses that enable this lucrative criminal activity to persist despite inte