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View our publications across Service law, written by the partners and senior associates who lead the matters.

Each piece is action-oriented: what changed, who is affected, and what to do next within typical compliance timelines.

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Briefings and long-form analysis on regulatory, transactional, and disputes work, written so in-house teams can act on them.

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Energy and Natural Resources
13 April 2026

NUPRC Issues Directive on Standardised Templates and Measurement-Based Methane and GHG Reporting

Upstream operators must use standardised templates for GHG emissions management planning and report methane and GHG inventories on a measurement basis. The Directive shifts upstream emissions oversight to an auditable, evidence-driven framework.

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Real Estate
29 April 2026

Lagos State Blue Book to Take Effect from 1 May 2026

Following its five-year review of the Blue Book, the Lagos State Lands Bureau will roll out revised FMV rates from 1 May 2026, affecting Governor's Consent fees, land registration premiums, land use charge, and compensation across the State.

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Energy and Natural Resources
06 May 2026

NEXTLAW Transcripts: Energy and Natural Resources Digest

Our quarterly digest highlights a more disciplined execution phase across Nigeria, with firmer regulation, active project delivery, and clearer investment signals across upstream, midstream, and gas-to-power.

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Responsible Business
30 April 2026

Responsible Business Report 2025

In 2025, our Nigerian responsible business work focused on access to justice, institutional strength, and talent development as a core part of how the firm creates value.

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Dispute Resolution
28 April 2026

Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Product Liability Claims: The Nigerian Framework

Jurisdiction is no longer a threshold technicality in cross-border product liability claims. It is a commercial lever that determines where claims are heard, how liability is framed, and the cost and exposure profile for cross-border businesses.

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Data Protection
12 March 2026

NDPC Enforcement Trends Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act

A practical review of recent NDPC enforcement priorities, common issues raised in audit cycles, and the controls Nigerian businesses are tightening in response.

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Competition and Antitrust
18 February 2026

FCCPC Merger Review: What Investors Should Expect

Timing, documentation, and competitive assessment under the FCCPC's current merger regime, with practical guidance for sponsors and corporate development teams.

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White Collar and Investigations
29 January 2026

White Collar and Financial Crime Trends in Nigeria

EFCC, ICPC, and NFIU priorities, sector hot spots, and the controls in-house teams are putting in place to manage parallel global enforcement exposure.

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