Stren & Blan Partners, Lekki (2026)

30/04/2026

Nigeria’s aviation sector is entering a new phase of growth, supported by improving regulatory alignment, increased investor confidence, and expanding access to global aircraft financing structures. With stronger compliance under international frameworks and growing engagement with development finance institutions, the sector is gradually shifting from short-term survival to long-term, structured investment opportunities.

As capital flows into the industry, investors are exploring a range of financing pathways from debt financing and aircraft leasing to joint ventures, public-private partnerships, and equity participation. However, success in this space depends not just on access to capital, but on how investments are structured to navigate cost pressures, foreign exchange exposure, and regulatory complexity within a highly capital-intensive industry.

In this BusinessDay article, our Senior Associate, Sesugh Famave, and Associates, Babatunde Oyewole and Ebenezer Ogunwole, examine the evolving financing structures shaping Nigeria’s aviation sector, highlighting key investment pathways, risk considerations, and strategies for sustainable growth.

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30/04/2026

Arbitration is often seen as a faster and more flexible route to resolving disputes, but it can also come with significant cost implications. From tribunal fees to expert costs and legal representation, the financial burden can be substantial, particularly for businesses pursuing complex claims.

In this video, our Associates, Michael Afuye and Stanley Umezuruike, break down third-party funding in arbitration, an innovative mechanism introduced under Nigeria’s Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 that allows a third party to fund a claim in exchange for a share of the outcome. They explore how this model is reshaping access to justice, enabling parties to pursue meritorious claims without being constrained by cost.

Stren & Blan Partners continues to play a leading role in this space, having successfully secured a third-party funded international arbitral award enforcement under the Act.

Watch the video to learn more and contact [email protected] for further inquiries.

29/04/2026

Nigeria’s energy sector in the first quarter of 2026 reflected a period of significant transition, shaped by global geopolitical tensions, evolving regulatory reforms, and continued efforts to strengthen domestic energy infrastructure. From upstream licensing activity and fiscal policy adjustments to downstream price volatility and power sector restructuring, the quarter highlighted both the opportunities and vulnerabilities across Nigeria’s energy value chain.

The impact of global events, particularly tensions in the Middle East, drove sharp movements in crude oil prices, with direct implications for Nigeria’s domestic fuel market and fiscal outlook. At the same time, progress in areas such as gas development, renewable energy deployment, and power sector financing signals a broader shift toward diversification and long-term resilience. However, persistent challenges including production shortfalls, infrastructure constraints, and grid instability continue to influence sector performance and investment outcomes.

In this Energy Quarterly Insight, our Partner, Ozioma Agu, and Associates, Anjoreoluwa Boluwajoko, David Olajide, and Oghenemega Igbru, analyse the key regulatory, commercial, and market developments that defined the sector in Q1 2026, while examining the trends and strategic considerations likely to shape Nigeria’s energy landscape in the months ahead.

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28/04/2026

This World IP Day, under the theme “IP & Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate,” we celebrate the power of ideas, creativity, and innovation shaping the future of sports.

At Stren & Blan Partners, we are proud to support businesses, creators, and investors in safeguarding the ideas that drive competitive advantage and long-term value.

28/04/2026

Nigeria’s e-commerce ecosystem continues to expand rapidly, but with that growth comes a critical legal question: who bears responsibility when defective products sold by third-party vendors cause harm to consumers? As digital marketplaces increasingly sit at the centre of commercial transactions, the traditional boundaries of product liability are being redefined.

Globally, courts and regulators are shifting toward holding platforms accountable, particularly where they play an active role in the transaction value chain, from product listing and payment processing to warehousing and delivery. In Nigeria, while there is no specific legislation directly addressing platform liability, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) provides a basis for holding platforms liable where they function as suppliers or distributors, misrepresent products, or fail in their duty of care to consumers.

For e-commerce platforms, this evolving landscape underscores the need for stronger vendor due diligence, accurate product disclosures, and robust compliance frameworks to mitigate legal and reputational risks.

In this article, our Senior Associate, Chibudike Anene, and Associates, Vincent Ozoaniamalu and Emmanuella Efemenah, examine the legal framework for e-commerce platform liability in Nigeria, global trends shaping regulatory expectations, and practical steps platforms should take to manage exposure.

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24/04/2026

Our Partner, Amala Umeike, attended the INSOL London Conference 2026 held in London, United Kingdom, where leading restructuring, insolvency, and turnaround professionals from across the world gathered to discuss emerging trends and market developments shaping the global business landscape.

The conversations were centred on cross-border restructuring strategies, distressed investments, business recovery frameworks, creditor rights, and the evolving legal and commercial considerations impacting insolvency proceedings across jurisdictions.
The conference also provided valuable opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among practitioners, financiers, investors, and business leaders navigating increasingly complex economic environments.

At Stren & Blan Partners, we continue to advise clients on turnaround, restructuring, insolvency, and complex commercial matters, delivering practical solutions that support business continuity and long-term value preservation.

23/04/2026

The Federal High Court has, in its first known Ruling on this principle, articulated a clear judicial position on the scope of creditor participation in administration proceedings under Nigerian insolvency law, affirming the fundamentally collective nature of the process.

In FHC/KN/CN/503/2025 Ahmed Investments v. Sultan Rice Integrated Limited (The Administration), the Court per Hon. Justice S.A. Amobeda considered an application by a creditor bank seeking to be joined in ongoing administration proceedings based on its alleged exposure to the company. In dismissing the application, the Court, upholding the submissions advanced by our firm, Stren & Blan Partners, held that administration is not an adversarial forum for the ventilation of individual creditor claims, but a unified, court-supervised insolvency process designed to preserve value for the benefit of all stakeholders. It clarified that, following the appointment of an administrator, the proper channel for creditor engagement is through the statutory proof of debt mechanism, and that the procedural concept of joinder, central to ordinary civil litigation, does not generally arise in administration proceedings.

This decision marks an important development in Nigeria’s insolvency jurisprudence, drawing a principled boundary between collective restructuring processes and traditional litigation, and strengthening the procedural integrity of administration as a rescue mechanism.

Our team that acted in connection with this proceedings were Amala Umeike, Francisca Igboanugo, Omobolaji Bello, Chidera Nwokeke.

To learn more about our pioneering turnaround and restructuring practice, visit our website on https://strenandblan.com/turnaround-restructuring

21/04/2026

Nigeria’s Technology, Entertainment, Media and Sports (TEMS) sector recorded significant activity in the first quarter of 2026, driven by accelerated regulation, increased commercial transactions, artificial intelligence adoption, and evolving cross-border market dynamics. Across these sectors, businesses and stakeholders continue to navigate a rapidly changing environment shaped by digital transformation, consumer protection reforms, intellectual property disputes, platform innovation, and governance developments.

In the technology space, developments ranged from telecom accountability reforms and national AI infrastructure investments to growing scrutiny around privacy, data governance, and generative AI. Entertainment and media markets also saw notable movement through copyright enforcement actions, music rights investments, streaming market restructuring, and increasing regulatory focus on digital platforms. Within sports, governance controversies, media rights competition, and expanding commercialisation efforts highlight the growing convergence of law, business, and global audience demand.

In this TEMS Sector Quarterly Round-Up, our Partner, Christian Aniukwu, and Associates, Stanley Umezuruike, Rebecca Sojinu, and Linda Daramola, review the major developments that shaped the sector in Q1 2026, while examining the legal, regulatory, and commercial trends likely to define the remainder of the year.

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21/04/2026

Stren & Blan Partners is pleased to have advised the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) on a €40 million development finance facility to Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN).

The facility, which was recently signed during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in April, is aimed at expanding access to financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria, with a strong focus on financial inclusion and support for underserved segments, including women-led and youth-led businesses.

We are proud to have advised the Lender—BADEA, on the structuring and documentation of the term loan facility, including comprehensive support on regulatory considerations, to ensure alignment with applicable Central Bank of Nigeria requirements and other applicable laws.

This transaction reinforces our expertise in advising development finance institutions on complex cross-border financings and our continued role in supporting financial sector development in Nigeria.

The transaction was led by our Partner, Ozioma Agu, with support from Associates Anjoreoluwa Boluwajoko and David Olajide.

20/04/2026

Nigeria’s 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures signal a notable shift in the country’s trade, tariff, and excise landscape, with broad implications for importers, manufacturers, distributors, and businesses engaged in cross-border trade. Through a new circular issued by the Federal Government, Nigeria has introduced revised tariff rates, excise adjustments, green tax surcharges, and updated trade control measures aimed at balancing revenue generation, domestic industrial protection, and regional trade commitments.

The reforms include reduced import duties on selected food products, industrial inputs, machinery, medical equipment, and certain motor vehicles, alongside a phased transition framework for Import Adjustment Taxes (IATs). At the same time, businesses should note new compliance considerations around customs classification, valuation processes, trade documentation, and sector-specific restrictions, including updates to import and export prohibition lists.

For businesses, these measures create a mix of cost-saving opportunities and operational challenges. Companies that proactively review supply chains, pricing models, sourcing strategies, and customs processes will be better positioned to manage transition risks and capture emerging advantages under the revised regime.

In this Tax & International Trade Alert, our Team Lead, Marvis Oduogu, Senior Associate, Omolola Ambrose, and Associate, Emmanuella Otu, analyse the key features of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, their commercial implications, and the practical steps businesses should consider ahead of the implementation timelines.

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17/04/2026

Our Partner, Ozioma Agu, proudly received the 2026 Lexology (formerly Who’s Who Legal) Client Choice Award for Project Finance (Nigeria) in person in London — a defining moment that reflects the global recognition of her work and impact.

This award, determined entirely by client and corporate counsel feedback, celebrates not only technical excellence but a consistent commitment to delivering value, insight, and exceptional client service on complex transactions.

From being recognized as the sole winner in Nigeria to receiving the award on an international stage, this moment underscores the trust and confidence placed in Ozioma by clients across jurisdictions.

We are proud to celebrate this milestone with you, Ozioma, a well-deserved recognition of your dedication, expertise, and unwavering pursuit of excellence.

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