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Olaniwun Ajay LP announces new managing partner and deputy managing partner

01 September 2021 by

Olaniwun Ajay LP announces new managing partner and deputy managing partner

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Africa tax in brief

22 September 2016 by Celia Becker

Celia Becker of ENSafrica in Johannesburg discusses tax amendments across Africa

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Developing power projects in Nigeria

03 June 2016 by Adeola Sunmola and Nicholas Okafor

Adeola Sunmola and Nicholas Okafor of Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie discuss the reform of Nigeria’s power sector, highlighting the key regulatory developments and where there are opportunities for investors, and outlining the challenges the sector still faces

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A guide to the Nigerian mobile money market in 2015

09 October 2015 by Oladele Adeniji and Obinna Osisiogu

Oladele Adeniji and Obinna Osisiogu of Stillwaters Law Firm in Lagos examine Nigeria’s emerging mobile money market and the recent regulatory guidelines issued by CBN.

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Nigeria: Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe on BDC Recapitalisation: Analysing the New CBN Guidelines

25 August 2025 by Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe - Nigeria

Following the release of the 2024 Guidelines for Bureau De Change (BDC) Operations, the Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced higher capital thresholds, revised licensing tiers, and a compliance deadline of June 3, 2025.

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Nigeria: Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie Advises The Coca-Cola Company on the Sale of C.H.I. Limited to UAC of Nigeria PLC

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

UUBO is delighted to have advised The Coca-Cola Company (“Coca-Cola”) on the sale of its 100% equity interest in C.H.I. Limited (“CHI”) to UAC of Nigeria PLC, one of Nigeria’s leading consumer goods companies.CHI is a household name in Nigeria and a recognised leader in the food and beverage industry. Its flagship brands, Chivita and Hollandia, hold dominant positions in the fruit juice and value-added dairy markets, respectively.

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Nigeria: Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie's I.C.E. Summit 2025

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

What does corporate integrity look like in 2025? Not the kind written in mission statements or printed in glossy brochures, but the kind that shows up in boardroom decisions, whistleblower responses, risk audits, and the day-to-day behaviour of leadership.

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Nigeria: UUBO Acts as Nigerian Counsel to Citigroup in Connection with GTCO's 2.28 Billion Share Offering and London Stock Exchange Listing 

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

The UUBO Capital Markets team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian legal counsel to Citigroup Global Markets Limited, the Sole Global Coordinator, in connection with the offering of approximately 2.28 billion ordinary shares of Guaranty Trust Holding Company PLC (GTCO) and the successful admission of those shares to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

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Nigeria: UUBO Acts as Nigerian Counsel to the Access Bank UK Limited in Connection with the Provision of a Facility of USD $70 Million to MTN Nigeria Communications PLC

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

The UUBO Banking and Finance team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian Counsel to the Access Bank UK Limited (“Access Bank”) in connection with the provision of a loan facility of up to US$70 million to MTN Nigeria Communications PLC (“MTNN”).

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Nigeria: Governance in Nigeria’s Telecoms Sector: Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe Examines Emerging Standards

18 August 2025 by Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (“DOA”) - Nigeria

As competition in telecoms becomes truly global, governance is no longer just about compliance; it is a strategic imperative. In our latest insight, we examine how Nigerian telecom companies can align with international standards to attract investment, build trust, and future-proof their operations.