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Supreme Court’s decision on Garnishee Proceedings

17 March 2025

The Supreme Court’s recent decision on the AG’s Consent in Garnishee Proceedings: Twilight of the Judgment Creditor’s Albatross?

The enforcement of monetary judgments against public bodies in Nigeria faces a significant hurdle being the requirement for the Attorney General’s (AG) consent in garnishee proceedings.

11 March 2025

Nigeria’s FATF Grey Listing: 2025 Deadline and Business Impact

Nigeria’s placement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List in 2023 flagged deficiencies in its Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Counter-Proliferation Financing frameworks.

5 March 2025

Pre-Dispute Planning: Protecting Business Relationships in Nigeria

In Nigeria’s complex commercial landscape, businesses that fail to prepare for disputes risk financial losses, damaged relationships, and operational setbacks.

26 February 2025

Cybersecurity Incident Response and Crisis Management Framework in Nigeria

As Nigeria’s digital economy grows, so do cyber threats like fraud, hacking, and data breaches, putting businesses and individuals at risk. Businesses that fail to prepare could face financial loss, reputational damage, and legal consequences.

25 February 2025

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy & Natural Resources Digest 2024 | 2025

In this special edition of the TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy Digest, we offer an in-depth review of Nigeria and Ghana’s energy landscape in 2024 and major insights into the trends shaping 2025.

24 February 2025

FCT High Court Issues New Civil Procedure Rules: Key Updates

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has introduced new Civil Procedure Rules that will take effect on 3 March 2025, replacing the 2018 Rules.

20 February 2025

Data Protection Compliance in Nigeria: Audits and Filing Requirements

With the annual Compliance Audit Report (CAR) filing deadline approaching on 15 March 2025, organizations processing personal data in Nigeria must ensure they comply with the filing requirements under Nigeria’s data protection regime.

11 February 2025

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Tax Digest | February 2025

In the Tax Digest February 2025 of TEMPLARS Transcripts, our Tax Practice provides key updates on legislative developments, policies, and tax administration.

10 February 2025

Data Privacy: Unsolicited Messaging and The Limits of Opt-Out Provisions

In recent years, there has been a global surge in the enactment and awareness of data protection and privacy laws.

6 February 2025

Exemptions and Waivers under the Companies Act of Ghana

On 22 January 2025, the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) Ghana, issued Directive No. 5, introducing changes to company classifications and compliance requirements under the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992) and the Companies Regulations 2023.

4 February 2025

Key Issues in Operationalising Nigeria’s Gas Infrastructure Fund

TEMPLARS Partner and Co-Head, Energy and Natural Resources Practice, Dayo Okusami, and Senior Associate, Damilola Oshodi, analyse the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) in this article.

30 January 2025

Ghana Passes the Environmental Protection Act, 2025

On 6 January 2025, Ghana’s parliament enacted the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), to replace the Environmental Protection Act, 1994 (Act 490) while promoting environmental sustainability and private sector participation.