On 17 February 2026, MTN Group and IHS Towers separately announced a proposed all cash transaction under which MTN would acquire the outstanding shares of IHS Towers that it does not already own, valuing the business at approximately
We are pleased to announce that Streamsowers & Köhn (SSK) has been ranked in the Chambers Global Guide 2026, one of the world's most authoritative legal directories. Chambers Global independently researches and ranks leading law firms and lawyers worldwide, based on rigorous client and peer interviews. This year, SSK has been recognised across four practice areas:
We are pleased to announce that our Etigwe Uwa, SAN, FCIArb, Senior Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group has been ranked in the Chambers Global Guide 2026 for Dispute Resolution.
We are pleased to announce that our Chiagozie Hilary-Nwokonko, Senior Partner and Head of the Energy and Natural Resources Group has been ranked in the Chambers Global Guide 2026 in two practice areas: Competition & Antitrust and Projects & Energy.
In September 2025, the National Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), released Nigeria’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (the Strategy).
We are pleased to announce that our Partner and Head of the Telecoms, Media, and Technology (TMT) practice, Chukwuyere Izuogu, has been recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in Telecoms, Media, and Entertainment in Nigeria 2026 by Lexology Index.
Nigeria’s competition law framework is entering a critical phase. The enactment of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) in 2019 and the establishment of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) marked a milestone in aligning the country with the best global practices in market regulation. Beyond statutory provisions, the challenge lies in fostering a culture of compliance, ensuring fair competition, and integrating these principles into business strategy.
Nigeria’s competition law journey is still relatively young, but its impact on market behaviour, regulatory thinking, and business strategy is already becoming evident. The enactment of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) in 2019 and the establishment of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) marked a defining moment in Nigeria’s economic governance. For the first time, the country adopted, a comprehensive, economy-wide competition framework aligned with global best practices.
The Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) was enacted to establish a comprehensive statutory framework for data protection in Nigeria. Before its enactment, the Nigerian Data Protection Regulations 2019 (NDPR), issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), served as the primary instrument governing data protection. The NDPR significantly reshaped the national data protection landscape, prompting NITDA to undertake
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