A UNIFIED REGULATORY STATUTE: A NECESSITY FOR THE FINTECH SECTOR IN NIGERIA
The Fintech sector in Nigeria is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country. Nigeria is home to over 200 fintech companies including several fintech solutions offered by banks and mobile network operators as part of their product portfolio[1]. The increasing inclusion of mechanisms for day-to-day transactions is contributing to making it a thriving sector.…
On-Demand Lawyer (Mid-Senior Level)
Centurion Plus is the brainchild of Centurion Law Group, which grew out of the demand for specialized legal expertise across the continent. Clients often require project-based lawyers who specialize in high-demand areas of expertise, such as M&A, contract negotiation, litigation, energy deals. While many companies typically employ in-house counsel, they often need extra help during peak workload periods and for projects requiring specialized expertise they lack internally. This is where Centurion Plus is a suitable alternative solution.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Hub – What You Need to Know
Since the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in 2018, by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, the AfCFTA is the largest free trade area in the world measured by the number of countries participating. There has been much talk, especially in the circles of legal practitioners, concerning the operation of the AfCFTA and its impact on the businesses of their multinational clients.
INEFFICACY OF THE REPATRIATION REGIME: A SORE THUMB IN FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA
The inefficacy of the regime for repatriating funds in Nigeria continues to stick out like a sore thumb in the country’s foreign investment ecosystem. Without a doubt, the goal of every investor in any economic setup is to receive a return on investment(s). For foreign investors, an added incentive of investing or doing business, especially in a country like Nigeria with significant opportunities, is the ability to access, and repatriate, funds, without any form of difficulty.