Nigeria: Government Policy & Public Finance

The May Policy Trend Trail covers a wide range of policy developments across various sectors including education, urban development, social governance and health.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of regulatory guidelines, letters, circulars, and notifications issued by Nigerian financial authorities during June 2026. The compilation offers legal and financial professionals insights into the latest regulatory developments affecting banking, finance, and related sectors in Nigeria.

Nigeria's solid minerals sector has reached a pivotal moment with the inauguration of West Africa's largest lithium processing plant and the discovery of major mineral deposits in Kaduna State, alongside billions in committed investments. Minister Dele Alake's seven-point reform agenda is driving regulatory tightening, revenue growth, and a shift from raw exports to local processing, yet the question remains whether these developments represent genuine transformation or another fleeting opportunity constrai

In a bid to align the Nigerian financial market with global standards and strengthen the efficiency of its financial market infrastructure, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration...

In an era marked by digital connectivity, governments must walk a delicate line between the public’s right to know and individuals’ right to privacy.

The Supreme Court's recent decision in A.G. Abia State v. Imo Trans. Co. Ltd. has reignited debate over the constitutional validity of Nigeria's Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Act, 1998. This article examines whether the Act, originally promulgated as a military decree to combat multiple taxation, can withstand constitutional scrutiny given its alleged supremacy claims over the Constitution and potential conflicts with Nigeria's federal division of tax powers.

According to the World Bank Doing Business Report 2017, Nigeria is ranked 169 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business.

President Muhammadu Buhari on 5 April 2017, formally launched the National Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) for Nigeria.

Budget and Planning Minister- Udo Udoma; Nigeria Debt Management Office.