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New Categorisation of Data Controller / Processor and Duty to Register as A Data Controller and Processor

As highlighted in the publication – An Overview of The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, one of the key provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA or Act) is the introduction of a new classification of data controllers and processors i.e., “Data Controllers and D..

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Olaniwun Ajayi

CBN (Customer Due Diligence) Regulations 2023: Overview and Potential Implications

On 20 June 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued the CBN (Customer Due Diligence) Regulation 2023 (the CDD Regulations). This regulatory initiative is aimed at assisting financial institutions to comply with customer due diligence measures, required by exis..

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Goldsmiths Solicitors

Better Late than Never: Nigeria Finally Passes the Data Protection Act

On 12 June 2023, the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (“the Act”) was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Act provides a legal framework for the protection of personal information, processing and transfer of personal information and regulatory obligations..

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Pavestones

Powering Nigeria's Future: Introducing the Electricity Act 2023

The Tanzanian Minister for Finance and Planning, Hon. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, delivered the highly anticipated National Budget Speech on 15 June 2023 with the theme ‘Accelerating Economic Recovery, Climate Change Adaptation Mitigation and Enhancing Productive Sector..

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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 circul..

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Olaniwun Ajayi

Nigeria’s New Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 – A Competitive Edge To Arbitration In Nigeria

A new national arbitration law, the Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023 (the AMA), came into force in Nigeria on 26 May 2023, replacing the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (the ACA) that had remained unchanged for over three decades. Here are some notable features of the..

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Templars

The What and Why of Nigeria’s Grey Listing by the Financial Action Task Force and its Implications on Businesses Operating in Nigeria

This designation indicates increased monitoring by FATF as both countries actively work to address strategic deficiencies in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

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Jackson, Etti & Edu

Persons with Significant Control Regulation 2022

On 23rd November 2022, The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment through its Minister, approved the Persons with Significant Control Regulation (''PSC Regulation''). The key objective of the regulation is to provide an effective framework and procedure for obtaining ..

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Pavestones

Regulatory update: Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Customer Protection Regulations

Reliable access to electricity is vital for the development and progress of any nation. Nigeria has grappled with a persistent problem of irregular power supply and arbitrary disconnection of electricity services to consumers. This has not only posed hardship for consumer..

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