January 16, 2026

SEC Raises Minimum Capital Requirements: What Capital Market Operators Must Do Before June 2027

Date of Circular: 15 January 2026 Compliance Deadline: 30 June 2027 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Circular revising the Minimum Capital (MC) […]
January 13, 2026

Hamu Legal Wins Regulatory Team of the Year at 2025 ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards

We are delighted to announce that Hamu Legal was awarded the Regulatory Team of the Year at the 2025 ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards. The category recognizes […]
December 29, 2025

The Landlord’s Guide to Stress-Free Property Recovery

One of the most common pain points for landlords is what happens at the end of a tenancy, especially when the tenant refuses to renew the […]
December 19, 2025

Nigeria’s NUPRC Promotes ADR Centre for Energy Sector Disputes

Introduction The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), pursuant to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, established the Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC) as a dedicated […]
December 16, 2025

When the Law Stands Still: Understanding Stabilisation Clauses

Introduction A nation’s legislative framework evolves as it deploys its sovereign right to address changing social needs, economic realities, and defects in existing legislation. However, investors […]
November 3, 2025

Goodbye Paper, Hello Digital: What Nigeria’s E-Invoicing Framework Means for Businesses

Introduction The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has taken a bold step toward modernizing tax administration in Nigeria with the rollout of the National E-Invoicing Regime […]
October 29, 2025

Legal Strategies for Debt Recovery: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction Recovering debts in Nigeria can be challenging, particularly when debtors become evasive or unresponsive. Whether you are a business owner, professional, or financial institution, understanding […]
October 7, 2025

How to Operate an NGO in Nigeria: Compliance Obligations under Nigerian Law

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) are at the heart of social change in Nigeria, tackling issues ranging from education to healthcare to human rights. Making this impact, however, […]
September 11, 2025

NDPC Compliance Notice: What You Need to Do

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (“NDPC”), pursuant to its powers under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (“NDPA”), issued a compliance notice on August 25, 2025, […]