Nigeria: Government, Public Sector

Nigeria's Blue Economy holds the potential to generate over ₦3 trillion annually through strategic development of its 853-kilometer coastline, vast inland waterways, and maritime resources.

In Lagos State, a foreigner can lawfully acquire an interest in land, but the transaction must be structured properly and comply with the applicable legal and regulatory rules.

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for foreign investors because of its large consumer market, natural resources, technology sector, financial services industry, real estate opportunities, and growing demand for professional services.

Nigeria possesses vast oil reserves, fertile land, and a young population, yet continues to struggle with poverty and weak infrastructure. This analysis examines why resource wealth has failed to translate into prosperity...

When the Nigerian National Assembly enacted the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights Act Cap 10 1983 (the African Charter Act) later consolidated into the Laws of the Federation in 1990...

Nigerian law enforcement agencies have increasingly declared individuals "wanted" through public notices and social media without obtaining prior judicial authorization. This practice raises fundamental questions about constitutional rights, due process, and the limits of investigative power under Nigeria's legal framework.

This comprehensive review examines Nigeria's major policy developments introduced in March 2026, spanning tax reform, education verification, humanitarian protection, health regulation, climate risk management, security...

In an era marked by digital connectivity, governments must walk a delicate line between the public’s right to know and individuals’ right to privacy.

With the increasing need to ensure financial security in today’s rapidly digitizing landscape and evolving compliance demands, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...

Festus Onyia, Mesuabari Mene-Josiah, Titilola Olatunde-Fasogbon, and Michael Ugah from Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie's Dispute Resolution team examine Nigeria's National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), 2024 in the 2026 edition of The Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review. The publication explores how this ambitious policy aims to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance governmental participation in arbitration, and position Nigeria as Africa's leading arbitration hub.

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) is leading a collaborative initiative with the Federal Government of Nigeria to revitalize the nation’s aviation sector.

Digital infrastructure has become critical national infrastructure in Nigeria, forming the backbone of modern governance, financial services, and economic coordination. As the country digitises public services and its economy grows increasingly dependent on interconnected platforms, questions arise about the reliability, resilience, and security of these systems.