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Governor’s Consent Is Not Proof of Ownership- Clearing a Persistent Misconception in Nigerian Land Transactions
Introduction The third quarter of 2025 recorded major policy and regulatory developments shaping business operations across several sectors in Nigeria. Notable highlights include stronger enforcement in data protection, key reforms in the insurance and payments industries, and new compliance frameworks governing oil exports, digital lending, and tax administration. These developments reflect the government’s continuing drive to strengthen regulation, improve transparency, and promote a more structured business environment. During the quarter, significant actions such as the passage of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, the NDPC’s record fine on Multichoice and its probe into over 1,300 organisations, and new directives from the CBN and NUPRC underscored this momentum. Other important developments, including blockchain integration in agriculture and the UN’s resolution on global AI governance, highlight Nigeria’s growing participation in emerging global trends. In this edition of our Business Intelligence and Commercial Awareness (BICA) Report, we highlight these key developments from Q3 2025 and consider their practical impact on businesses, investors, and policymakers navigating Nigeria’s changing regulatory and commercial landscape.
INTRODUCTION The second quarter of 2025 was marked by significant regulatory and legal developments impacting commercial activities across several key sectors in Nigeria. Notable advancements include progressive measures in maritime financing, heightened regulatory scrutiny within the capital markets, and emerging legal frameworks governing digital content. These developments reflect the ongoing evolutions of Nigeria's business and regulatory environments. In this edition of our Business Intelligence and Commercial Awareness (BICA) Report, we examine some of the most consequential developments from Q2 2025 and assess their practical implications for businesses currently operating in, or considering entry into the Nigerian market. To continue reading kindly click the download link below:
