Olaniwun Ajayi LP

April 20, 2026

The Rise of Esoteric Assets in Securitisation

As traditional collateral becomes increasingly crowded, securitisation is expanding into new territory. This article explores the rise of esoteric assets, from intellectual property to future receivables, and how they are...

April 7, 2026

Shari’ah Compliant Housing Finance: Alternative Models to Traditional Mortgages

Nigeria’s deepening housing deficit continues to leave a significant proportion of the population without access to adequate shelter with conventional housing finance remaining largely inaccessible to low and middle-income earners,...

March 30, 2026

Countdown to Compliance: Minimum Capital Requirements for Insurance and Reinsurance Companies

On 5 August 2025, the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 introduced new minimum capital requirements for insurance and reinsurance companies, with the National Insurance Commission issuing Guidelines to provide...

March 26, 2026

Regulatory Framework for the BVN Operations and Watch-list for the Nigerian Banking Industry

Notes on the Addendum to the BVN Regulatory Framework The Central Bank of Nigeria works to strengthen the security and integrity of the electronic payments system. In furtherance of that...

March 26, 2026

Business Advisory & Foreign Investment: Wrap-up 2025 and 2026 Outlook

As we move deeper into 2026, the Business Advisory and Foreign Investment (BAFI) Practice at Olaniwun Ajayi LP is pleased to present its 2026 Business Advisory & Foreign Investment Outlook,...

March 23, 2026

Enforcement of No Refund Policy Under Nigerian Law

We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest article, Enforcement of No Refund Policy under Nigerian Law. Authored by our Business Advisory and Foreign Investment team, this article...

February 18, 2026

Banking & Capital Markets: 2025 Wrap-up and 2026 Outlook

Nigeria’s banking and capital markets sectors saw major regulatory reform in 2025. Activity also stayed strong. Above all, both sectors showed real resilience as macroeconomic conditions shifted. What our Banking...

February 11, 2026

Technology and Transformation Redefining Investment in Collective Investment Schemes

As Nigeria’s capital market continues to deepen, Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) continue to serve as a critical conduit for mobilising long term capital and expanding investor participation. Our latest newsletter...

December 4, 2025

CBN Issues Directive on Advertising Compliance, Mandates Withdrawal of Non-Compliant Adverts across the Financial Services Sector

On 27 November 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a circular on CBN advertising compliance. It carries the reference CMD/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/003. It goes to banks, payment service banks and other...

December 1, 2025

Beyond the Headlines: The ISA 2025 and the SEC Clampdown on Illegal Market Operators

The announcement on 24 October 2025 regarding Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring (commonly referred to as the Grey List) represents...

April 20, 2026

The Rise of Esoteric Assets in Securitisation

As traditional collateral becomes increasingly crowded, securitisation is expanding into new territory. This article explores the rise of esoteric assets, from intellectual property to future receivables, and how they are...

April 7, 2026

Shari’ah Compliant Housing Finance: Alternative Models to Traditional Mortgages

Nigeria’s deepening housing deficit continues to leave a significant proportion of the population without access to adequate shelter with conventional housing finance remaining largely inaccessible to low and middle-income earners,...

March 30, 2026

Countdown to Compliance: Minimum Capital Requirements for Insurance and Reinsurance Companies

On 5 August 2025, the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 introduced new minimum capital requirements for insurance and reinsurance companies, with the National Insurance Commission issuing Guidelines to provide...

March 26, 2026

Regulatory Framework for the BVN Operations and Watch-list for the Nigerian Banking Industry

Notes on the Addendum to the BVN Regulatory Framework The Central Bank of Nigeria works to strengthen the security and integrity of the electronic payments system. In furtherance of that...

March 26, 2026

Business Advisory & Foreign Investment: Wrap-up 2025 and 2026 Outlook

As we move deeper into 2026, the Business Advisory and Foreign Investment (BAFI) Practice at Olaniwun Ajayi LP is pleased to present its 2026 Business Advisory & Foreign Investment Outlook,...

March 23, 2026

Enforcement of No Refund Policy Under Nigerian Law

We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest article, Enforcement of No Refund Policy under Nigerian Law. Authored by our Business Advisory and Foreign Investment team, this article...

February 18, 2026

Banking & Capital Markets: 2025 Wrap-up and 2026 Outlook

Nigeria’s banking and capital markets sectors saw major regulatory reform in 2025. Activity also stayed strong. Above all, both sectors showed real resilience as macroeconomic conditions shifted. What our Banking...

February 11, 2026

Technology and Transformation Redefining Investment in Collective Investment Schemes

As Nigeria’s capital market continues to deepen, Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) continue to serve as a critical conduit for mobilising long term capital and expanding investor participation. Our latest newsletter...

December 4, 2025

CBN Issues Directive on Advertising Compliance, Mandates Withdrawal of Non-Compliant Adverts across the Financial Services Sector

On 27 November 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a circular on CBN advertising compliance. It carries the reference CMD/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/003. It goes to banks, payment service banks and other...

December 1, 2025

Beyond the Headlines: The ISA 2025 and the SEC Clampdown on Illegal Market Operators

The announcement on 24 October 2025 regarding Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring (commonly referred to as the Grey List) represents...