Lawyard Spotlight

African Ratings Reach Highest Since 2020 on Growth, S&P Says

Reforms, falling inflation, and stronger growth have lifted the continent’s sovereign credit profile to a…

South Africa’s Farm Exports Smash Records Despite US Tariffs

South Africa’s agricultural sector closed 2025 with a result that few predicted at the start…

Fidelity Bank Meet CBN’s Recapitalisation Targets

Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation exercise recorded a major milestone this week as Fidelity Bank Plc emerged…

The End of the Old Order: Takeaways from Mark Carney Speech at Davos 2026

Carney declared the world is experiencing “a rupture, not a transition,” where the longstanding rules-based…

The New Tax Law gives you 30 days to object to your your Tax Bill

Starting January 2026, Nigeria’s Tax Administration Act introduces a strict 30-day window for taxpayers to…

Nigeria’s Cryptocurrency Tax Revolution

On January 1, 2026, Nigeria entered a new phase in its relationship with cryptocurrency. The…

Tunisia’s Currency Reform 2025: Opportunities for Businesses

Tunisia’s recent decision, adopted in December 2025, to permit residents to open foreign-currency bank accounts…

Morocco’s Bill 42.25 and Its Impact on Businesses

In late 2025, Morocco unveiled Bill 42.25, a draft law establishing a comprehensive legal framework…

Ghana Partliament passes Bill legalizing Cryptocurrency

On December 22, 2025, Ghana took a historic step forward in digital finance with Parliament’s…

Cyberbullying Has Become a Money-Making Venture

When I joined X (formerly Twitter) in 2018, it was in the midst of its…