NIRS SETS 31 JULY DEADLINE FOR LARGE TAXPAYERS TO COMPLY WITH E-INVOICING
AelexIT2026-07-29T14:11:17+01:00Download pdf
July 2026
CBN Signals a Fundamental Shift in the Regulation of Financial Services Groups
AelexIT2026-07-29T13:19:06+01:00Download pdf
FCCPC Resumes Enforcement of Digital Lending Regulations
AelexIT2026-07-29T12:05:06+01:00Download pdf
CAC | INTENTION TO STRIKE OFF COMPANIES FROM THE REGISTER
AelexIT2026-07-29T11:54:24+01:00download pdf
Data Localisation in Nigeria: Separating Myth from Reality
AelexIT2026-07-28T13:15:20+01:00Understanding Nigeria's evolving legal and policy framework for data localisation, data residency, sovereign cloud infrastructure and cross-border data transfers download pdf Introduction Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty [...]
CBN’s New Payments Framework
Copperleaf2026-07-13T13:30:25+01:00The CBN's recent circular introducing market structure restrictions within the payments ecosystem may represent one of the most significant regulatory interventions in the sector in recent years. While the circular also introduces data localisation and [...]
February 2026
AELEX Recognised as a Leading Law Firm in the 2026 Chambers Global Rankings
AelexIT2026-02-25T18:35:41+01:00Chambers and Partners has once again recognised AELEX as a leading law firm in the Chambers Global 2026 rankings, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality legal advisory services and executing complex cross-border mandates across [...]
AELEX Named Among Nigeria’s Leading Firms in the 2026 Lexology Index
AelexIT2026-02-25T18:00:21+01:00AELEX has been recognised in the 2026 Lexology Index rankings, underscoring the firm’s continued strength across key practice areas and jurisdictions. The firm recorded 37 recognitions, with 9 of our lawyers recognised across categories including [...]
November 2025
AELEX proudly represented successful defendant Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (RSNL) in Unilever Nigeria suit.
AelexIT2025-11-27T18:18:23+01:00AELEX is pleased to have represented the successful defendant, RETAIL SUPERMARKETS NIGERIA LIMITED (RSNL), in a suit instituted by UNILEVER NIGERIA PLC in SUIT NO: LD/ADR/3639/2021. Unilever Nigeria Plc alleged that after an internal financial [...]
September 2025
AELEX ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION WEEK 2025
AelexIT2025-09-24T11:48:34+01:00The AELEX Arbitration Practice Group is delighted to present another edition of Arbitration Week, holding on 2–3 October 2025. The first day will be a virtual session on construction and infrastructure disputes in emerging markets, [...]
The NIGERIA DATA PROTECTION ACT GENERAL APPLICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION DIRECTIVE 2025
AelexIT2025-09-20T12:25:01+01:00In March 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (“NDPC”) issued the Nigeria Data Protection Act (“NDPA”) General Application and Implementation Directive, 2025 (“GAID”). The GAID officially takes effect today, 19 September 2025 marking a new [...]
INCOTERMS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
AelexIT2025-09-10T17:31:21+01:00On Tuesday, 19th August, 2025, the International Trade Practice Group (ITPG) of ÆLEX led by Mrs. Rebecca Ebokpo, hosted the Annual ITPG webinar titled “Incoterms and International Trade: Navigating Risk, Responsibility, and Cross-border transactions” [...]
July 2025
Lagos High Court Confirms NSE’s Ownership of Victoria Island Plot, Awards ₦100 Million Damages Against Federal Government for Trespass
AelexIT2025-07-18T13:47:50+01:00THE HIGH COURT OF LAGOS STATE UPHOLDS THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS’ OWNERSHIP OF PLOT PC 2A ON ENGINEERING CLOSE, VICTORIA ISLAND AND AWARDS DAMAGES IN THE SUM OF N100 MILLION AGAINST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR TRESSPASS.
February 2025
AELEX Recognized as a Leading Firm in Chambers and Partners’ 2025 Global Rankings
AelexIT2025-02-27T14:41:49+01:00AELEX Recognized as a Leading Firm in Chambers and Partners' 2025 Global Rankings
7 Partners Ranked by Lexology Index Across 32 Categories
AelexIT2025-02-11T11:25:14+01:007 of our partners were recognised in various categories including Client Choice, Global Elite Thought Leaders, Thought Leaders – Africa, Recommended – Global, and Recommended –National. Lexology Index: Nigeria has been covering one of Africa's [...]
AELEX Ranked Top Tier in 2024 IFLR1000 Sub-Saharan Africa!
AelexIT2025-02-10T11:28:40+01:00AELEX has once again been recognised as a Top Tier Firm in the 2024 IFLR1000 rankings for Sub-Saharan Africa! Our exceptional work is recognised in Nigeria and Ghana across key practice areas, including Banking, Capital [...]
January 2025
AELEX ANNOUNCES A NEW PARTNER
AelexIT2025-01-17T13:05:10+01:00AELEX is pleased to announce the admission of Rebecca Ebokpo into its partnership. This elevation is the culmination of her 13 years of dedicated service, hard work, and exceptional contributions to the firm. Rebecca joined [...]
July 2024
April 2024
AELEX Women celebrate International Women’s Day
AelexIT2024-04-15T12:57:05+01:00International Women's Day marks the period when the world forms the shape of a heart in celebration of the resilience and strength of women, especially at the workplace. The year 2024 [...]
February 2024
INTRODUCTION OF THE EXPATRIATE EMPLOYMENT LEVY
AelexIT2024-03-04T09:55:47+01:00On 27th February 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria introduced the Expatriate Employment Levy (“EEL”), a mandatory contribution levied on employers who hire foreign workers in Nigeria. Download pdf Introduction [...]