Nigeria: Inward/ Foreign Investment

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.

The IP Policy marks a significant attempt toward modernising the country’s fragmented IP framework across the scientific, creative, digital, and agricultural sectors, aligning it with global commercial standards. It serves as a strategic roadmap with clear objectives and implementation structures to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s IP ecosystem, strengthen innovation, attract foreign direct investment, and enhance enforcement mechanisms.

The Nigerian Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) revoked over 4,000 dormant or underutilized mining licences, within the last 3 years, citing reasons including failure...

The FATF grey list identifies jurisdictions that are actively working to address deficiencies in their AML/CFT regimes.

The Depth of the unexplored is always a subject that piques the interest of mortal man. In Nigeria, the Blue Economy is as deep and vast as the ocean depths.

As Africa's largest economy and most populous nation, Nigeria continues to attract global interest as a strategic destination for investment.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations are integral to understanding the mechanisms governing foreign direct investment in Nigeria.

Conducting business in Nigeria may present a range of complexities, particularly for companies engaged in cross-border transactions.