Lawyard Spotlight

Côte d’Ivoire Electronic Invoicing (FNE) Reform 2025

The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire has begun enforcing its electronic invoicing regime, known as Facture…

CEMAC Single Banking Licence Enforced from January 2025

From 1 January 2025, the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) ushered in…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Resume Senate Duties After Six-Month Suspension

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is set to return to the Senate on September…

CBN Governor, Cardoso Says Interest Rates Likely to Ease as Inflation Cools

Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso has signalled that Nigeria’s record-high interest rates may begin to…

The 5% Fuel Surcharge: What Is True and What Is Not

Contrary to headlines that spread earlier in the week, the federal government has clarified that…

FCCPC Rolls Out Landmark Regulations for Digital Lenders

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued new regulations aimed at cleaning…

The DOA Nigerian Competition Law Handbook: A Practical Guide to the FCCPA

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA) has published a practical guide to competition and consumer protection…

Ghana Inflation Slows to 11.5% in August

Ghana’s inflation rate eased to 11.9% in August, down from 12.5% in July. This marks…

Unity Bank Shareholders to Vote on Providus Merger September 26

Unity Bank Plc will hold a Court-Ordered Meeting on September 26, 2025, to decide on…

Côte d’Ivoire Unveils National AI and Data Governance Strategy: A Legal and Policy Perspective

Côte d’Ivoire has taken a decisive step in consolidating its place within Africa’s digital transformation…