UUBO Authors Nigeria Chapter of 2026 Lexology Panoramic Mining Guide
Lolade Ososami, Amina Ibrahim, Etido David, and Daniel Adedigba of our Mining team have contributed the Nigeria chapter to the Lexology Panoramic Mining guide, providing a wide-ranging look at how the sector is regulated, taxed, and financed in Nigeria today. The chapter provides an in-depth review of the framework governing the acquisition and retention of […]
UDO UDOMA & BELO-OSAGIE CONTRIBUTES NIGERIA CHAPTER IN THE BOWMANS AFRICA M&A GUIDE AND 2026 FORECAST
Nigeria continues to attract strategic and institutional capital as FX reforms, regulatory developments and evolving enforcement standards reshape transaction execution. Folake Elias-Adebowale and Etido David, with contributions from Precious David, Praise Darego, Chidinma Anuforo and Yaknse Ekanem of UUBO’s Mergers & Acquisitions team, have contributed the Nigeria chapter to the Bowmans’ Annual Africa Mergers & […]
SEC’s New Capital Regime – Differentiated Treatment of PE & VC Managers and Market Implications
Following our first update on the SEC’s revised capital framework for private capital managers, this second note focuses on the differentiated treatment of private equity and venture capital fund managers and the implications for Nigeria’s private capital ecosystem. We examine how the new thresholds may affect market entry, innovation, consolidation and platform-building, and what fund […]
CORPORATE ETHICS: ENHANCING BUSINESS INTEGRITY IN NIGERIA
Corporate ethics and business integrity are increasingly vital to sustainable business operations in Nigeria’s regulated corporate environment. Ethical conduct is considered essential to investor confidence, corporate reputation, and long-term growth, shaped by past corporate failures and reinforced through evolving legal and governance frameworks. This article outlines the legal, regulatory, and practical measures that support ethical business […]
UUBO’S PRIVATE EQUITY PRACTICE RANKED TIER 1 BY IFLR
We celebrate the Tier 1 ranking accorded to Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie in the IFLR’s dedicated 2025 Nigeria Private Equity rankings. This recognition reflects our market leading Private Equity & Venture Capital team’s strong track record in complex transactions, fund structuring, regulatory compliance, and transaction advisory mandates across diverse industries and sectors – where appropriate, delivered in collaboration with our other specialist […]
UUBO Contributes to the Doing Business in Nigeria: Overview Q&A 2025 Guide
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO) is pleased to have contributed to the 2025 edition of the Doing Business in Nigeria: Overview Q&A Guide, published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law. The Nigerian chapter of the guide was authored by our partners Ozofu Ogiemudia and Lolade Ososami, as well as senior associates Victoria Agomuo, Tobechi Nwokocha, Etido […]
FG Sets December 31 Deadline for Mining Firms to Finalise Community Development Agreements
Nigeria’s mining industry is structured to offer economic benefits to both industry players and host communities. However, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has discovered that several mining firms commence operations without first executing a Community Development Agreement (CDA) with the host community, an act that contravenes key provisions of Nigeria’s mining laws. To ensure […]
Nigeria’s Mining Licence Revocations: Legal Insights and Compliance Strategies for Dormant Licence Holders
With the continued expansion of the mining industry in Nigeria, the Federal Government is intentional about positioning the sector as a significant contributor to the country’s GDP. As part of its effort, the Federal Government is taking steps to ensure that operators continue to operate in strict compliance with mining laws, regulations, and licensing conditions. […]
Navigating Community and Compensation Rights in Nigerian Mining Industry Design
The Nigerian mining sector continues to attract investment, but land access, compensation, and community development remain contentious and often litigated issues. At the heart of many disputes is the tension between federally vested mineral rights and local landowner interests. This article examines the legal framework governing land use and compensation in mining operations, with a […]
Our Mining Team Contributes Nigerian Chapter to Lexology-Panoramic Review 2025
Lolale Ososami (Partner), Amina Ibrahim (Partner), and Etido David (Senior Associate) of Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s Mining team have contributed the Nigerian chapter to Panoramic: Mining Review 2025, available on Lexology. In our contribution, we provide an in-depth analysis of Nigeria’s mining legal framework, examining key regulatory developments, licensing requirements, and compliance obligations that shape […]