Worldwide: Inward/ Foreign Investment

Nigeria's upstream oil and gas sector is poised for substantial growth with 22 major offshore projects anticipated between 2026 and 2030, potentially attracting US$30-50 billion in investment. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission projects these developments will boost production, create employment, expand infrastructure, and strengthen energy security, supported by new fiscal frameworks and licensing rounds.

When business leaders and investors evaluate emerging markets, they often focus on market size and natural resources. However, Nigeria's economic transformation depends equally on strategic legal reform that creates market-friendly frameworks to attract capital, protect investments, and reduce business friction. Drawing lessons from China's regulatory modernization and Rwanda's comprehensive legal overhaul, this analysis examines how deliberate statutory reforms in energy, education, and infrastructure can

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 European Union has introduced a new regulation that fundamentally transforms foreign direct investment screening across Member States by establishing a mandatory minimum scope of transactions requiring prior authorization. This comprehensive framework harmonizes screening criteria, expands the types of investments subject to review, and creates a more predictable approval process for cross-border transactions in sensitive sectors. The regulation addresses critical gaps in the current system while balanc

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

ENS | Namibia has partnered with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board to develop Volume 7 of the Namibia Investment Guide, a comprehensive resource dedicated to land access and regulation in Namibia.

Africa's power sector is undergoing a fundamental shift as transmission infrastructure moves from the background to center stage. With projects emerging across South Africa...

The IP Policy marks a significant attempt toward modernising the country’s fragmented IP framework across the scientific, creative, digital, and agricultural sectors, aligning it with global commercial standards. It serves as a strategic roadmap with clear objectives and implementation structures to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s IP ecosystem, strengthen innovation, attract foreign direct investment, and enhance enforcement mechanisms.

Large-scale rail investments are reshaping regional logistics networks across Africa, with projects in Kenya, Algeria, and the DRC gaining traction. These developments are shifting bulk cargo movement away from long-haul trucking toward rail-linked corridors, creating new opportunities for investors in rolling stock, corridor development, and integrated transport networks.