ICLG – Fintech 2023 – Promotional Guidelines

UUBO’s Fintech team members Yinka Edu (Partner), Joseph Eimunjeze (Partner), Pamela Onah (Senior Associate) and Oluwatobi Akintayo (Associate) have contributed to the latest Nigerian chapter of the 7th Edition of the Global Legal Group, UK’s Fintech Laws and Regulations 2023 in which they discuss the various regulatory changes and topical issues impacting the Nigerian Fintech […]

Tax Trends: The Half-Year Wrap-Up

11th Edition ICLG – Lending & Secured Finance Laws and Regulations in Nigeria 2023

UUBO’s Banking & Finance team is proud to announce their contribution to the latest Nigerian chapter of the Global Legal Group’s 11th Edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide – Lending & Secured Finance Laws and Regulations in Nigeria 2023. Join us in recognising the exceptional work of our team members: Onyinye Okafor (Partner), Chisom Okolie and Oluwatobi Akintayo (Associates). Their […]

AN OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCE ACT 2023

The Finance Act 2023 (the “FA 2023”) was signed into law by former President Muhammadu Buhari on 28 May 2023, prior to his leaving office. The FA 2023 takes effect from 28 May 2023, and it replaces the Finance Bill 2022 (“FB 2022”), which had been circulated widely within the public domain. The Finance Act […]

Climate Change and Financing Transactions in Nigeria: Any Impact of the Climate Change Act?

What to know about the CBN Guidance on Ultimate Beneficial Owners of Legal Persons and Legal Arrangements

Clean Energy Tool

Renewable energy is in high demand worldwide as countries and companies recognise the value they can unlock by making the transition to clean energy. The same is true in Nigeria but, as elsewhere, the legal and regulatory environment can be complex and difficult to navigate for potential investors and developers. Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is […]

Key Fintech Trends from 2022 and the Outlook for 2023

Chambers and Partners – Banking Regulation 2023

Regulatory Update: Exposure Draft Of The Guidelines For The Regulation Of Representative Offices Of Foreign Banks In Nigeria

In the Nigerian banking sector, there are some representative offices which are owned by foreign banks. A representative office serves as a marketing and liaison office in Nigeria for a foreign bank – which is usually the parent company. Representative offices are approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) pursuant to section 8 of […]

Fintech update: series 5 – sec new rules on the issuance, offering platforms and custody of digital assets – what you need to know

Fintech update: series 4 – sec new rules on the issuance, offering platforms and custody of digital assets – what you need to know

Debt Factoring in Nigeria: Structuring, Legal and Regulatory Framework, and Key Considerations

Fintech update: series 1 – sec new rules on the issuance, offering platforms and custody of digital assets – what you need to know