Introduction The regulatory landscape for technology-driven financial services and capital market participants is evolving rapidly in 2026. On January 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Circular No. 26, introducing the New Capital Rules designed to strengthen financial resilience, operational transparency, and investor protection across technology-enabled financial ecosystems. These rules emphasize capital adequacy… Continue reading Strategic Compliance with SEC New Capital Rules 2026: Practical Steps for Technology Stakeholders.
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Revolutionizing Brand Protection: Key Innovations in Nigeria’s Trademarks (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025.
Introduction In a significant step toward modernising its intellectual property (IP) regime, Nigeria’s Senate initiated the legislative process for the Trademarks (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025, with its first reading on 11 November 2025. Sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong of Cross River South, the Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Trademarks Act of 1965… Continue reading Revolutionizing Brand Protection: Key Innovations in Nigeria’s Trademarks (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025.
The Cash Discipline of the Ultra-Wealthy: Lessons from Family Offices.
In the volatile financial landscapes of Nigeria and Africa's key wealth centers—Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Accra, and Cairo—affluent families and entrepreneurs navigate a complex web of market fluctuations, resource-dependent economies, and geopolitical uncertainties that can dramatically alter asset values overnight. The ultra-wealthy don't chase every bull market or speculative opportunity; instead, they emphasize structured, disciplined approaches… Continue reading The Cash Discipline of the Ultra-Wealthy: Lessons from Family Offices.
Legal Position on Celebration of Marriage in Nigeria: A Practical Guide for Couples with Blended Faith (Case Review).
Case Review: Maimuna Mohammed& 5Ors vs Nike Mohammed& Or (Court of Appeal, Kano Division • CA/IL/SH/11/2022 • Judgment delivered 23 August 2024). The dispute arose from the estate of Major Mohammed Arogun Adeniyi, a Muslim army officer who died intestate in 2020 and was buried according to Islamic rites. His family situation was complex. He… Continue reading Legal Position on Celebration of Marriage in Nigeria: A Practical Guide for Couples with Blended Faith (Case Review).
Legal Position on Celebrating Marriage Under the Nigerian Marriage Act: A Practical Guide.
Marriage under Nigerian law is not one-size-fits-all. Nigeria recognises different forms of marriage under customary and Islamic laws, but the Marriage Act can be nuanced and requires the fulfillment of certain criteria to be valid. Once you understand how it works, a lot of common (and costly) mistakes can be avoided—especially by Nigerians in the… Continue reading Legal Position on Celebrating Marriage Under the Nigerian Marriage Act: A Practical Guide.