Archive for August, 2025
Crypto as Securities: Navigating ISA 2025’s Recognition of Virtual Assets
Introduction The regulatory landscape for digital and virtual assets in Nigeria has taken a significant leap forward with the enactment of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. This legislation officially brings crypto assets under...
The Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025
Introduction In August 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assented to the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2024 (NIIRA), ushering in a new legal framework that consolidates and repeals multiple legacy statutes. The Act strengthens solvency…
Setting up a State Electricity Market: Legal and Institutional Frameworks for States
Introduction The electricity sector in Nigeria is undergoing a pivotal transformation. With the enactment of the Electricity Act, 2023, Nigerian states are now empowered to independently regulate electricity generation, transmission, and distribution within their geographical...
A Review of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024
Introduction In today’s digital world, cyberspace plays a central role in communication, commerce, governance, and national security. As cyber threats increase in sophistication and frequency, countries are racing to reinforce their legal frameworks to combat…