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Introduction to Derivatives, International Derivative Regulation and Derivative Documentation

DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS OPERATING MOBILE MONEY WALLETS WITHOUT CBN'S APPROVAL: ANY IMPLICATIONS?

NEW LEVY AND PROPOSED INCREASE IN VAT: NIGERIAN BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS BRACE UP FOR ‘NEXT LEVEL’ IMPACT

UDO UDOMA & BELO-OSAGIE HOSTS INAUGURAL BLACK FRIDAY PITCH FOR SMEs …tech innovator wins big in UUBO Black Friday Pitch Competition
UUBO is proud to announce the success of its inaugural Black Friday Pitch Competition, which…

Announcement of New Partners
Christine Sijuwade is now a partner in the firm's private equity and corporate advisory teams.…

PE Summit 2020 - Confirmed Speaker
Join us as we discuss 'Drivers, Disruptors & Unlocking Value' in the Nigerian marketplace at…

PE Summit 2020 - Confirmed Speaker (1)
Join us as we discuss 'Drivers, Disruptors & Unlocking Value' in the Nigerian marketplace at…

PE Summit 2020 - Confirmed Speaker (2)
Join us as we discuss 'Drivers, Disruptors & Unlocking Value' in the Nigerian marketplace at…

UUBO PRIVATE EQUITY SUMMIT: 'DRIVERS, DISRUPTORS AND UNLOCKING VALUE'
It is our pleasure to invite you, on behalf of our partners, to Udo Udoma…

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie hosts its 2nd Private Equity Summit
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie hosted its 2nd Private Equity Fundraising and Deal Academy and Summit…

FIRS Notices You Must Not Ignore
Commencement of VAT implementation
Following the enactment of the Finance Act, 2019 and its subsequent publication…

Are You a Financial Institution? Check Your Eligibility for Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Compliance

Acquisition of 100% of RMB Westport Real Estate Development Fund Limited (RMB Westport) by Growthpoint Investec African Properties (GIAP)
UUBO is pleased to have advised Growthpoint Investec African Properties (GIAP) on its acquisition of…

CUSHIONING THE EFFECT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY – HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILL 2020

TAX LIABILITY AND TAX OBLIGATIONS OF APPROVED ENTERPRISES ESTABLISHED IN AN EXPORT FREE ZONE

CUSHIONING THE EFFECT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY – HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILL 2020

THE IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC ON CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS UNDER NIGERIAN LAW

OVERVIEW OF THE GUIDELINES ISSUED BY NIGERIAN COURTS FOR THE CONDUCT OF COURT PROCEEDINGS DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN PERIOD

Webinar: Developments in the Nigerian insurance sector in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

IMPLEMENTING EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION REGULATIONS IN THE FACE OF COVID-19 - MANAGING RISK EXPOSURES FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA

AVCA Legal & Regulatory Bulletin Issue 5
Corporate, M&A and private equity team partners, Folake Elias-Adebowale and Ozofu ’Latunde Ogiemudia discuss topical…

THE NIGERIAN CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENFORCEMENT BILL AND THE PETROLEUM SECTOR: KEY THEMES AND IMPLICATIONS

FIRS ISSUES INFORMATION CIRCULAR TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATION ON THE VALUE ADDED TAX PROVISIONS OF THE FINANCE ACT 2019

FIRS PROVIDES CLARIFICATION ON SUNDRY ISSUES IN THE FINANCE ACT RELATING TO COMPANIES INCOME TAX

THE FIRS HAS PROVIDED CLARIFICATIONS ON THE STAMPING OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS AND RELATED MATTERS

NIGERIA RETHINKS LOCAL CONTENT : THE SENATE’S NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS CONTENT DEVELOPMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL 2020 (AND HOW IT COMPARES WITH THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ NIGERIAN CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENFORCEMENT BILL 2019)

SMES AND PRIVATE EQUITY IN NIGERIA - CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

IFLR1000 WOMEN LEADERS 2020
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce the recognition of our former senior partner…

NIGERIAN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO COMPLY WITH THE GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PERSONAL DATA BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ISSUED BY THE NITDA IN MAY 2020

WEBINAR INVITATION - EMBRACING CHANGE: CAMA 2020 AND THE NEW FACE OF COMPANY LAW IN NIGERIA
UUBO is delighted to invite you to a webinar on the recently enacted Companies and…

The UUBO ICE September Series 2020
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie's Investigations, Compliance and Ethics (ICE) Team is delighted to present “The…

UDO UDOMA & BELO-OSAGIE AND BOWMANS ENTER INTO AN ALLIANCE TO BETTER SERVE CLIENTS ACROSS AFRICA

ICE SEPTEMBER SERIES - NAVIGATING CROSS-BORDER ANTI-BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION LANDMINES: SUBSIDIARY, BOARD AND EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT
Register at http://bit.ly/ICESeptemberSeries to join Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s expert panel as they share their…

The countdown is on! Join us tomorrow at the Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie ICE September Series
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie Investigations, Compliance and Ethics (ICE) Team is delighted to invite you…

The Biggest Ethical Issues facing Businesses: The Role of Governance
Register at https://bit.ly/UUBOICETips to join Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s expert panel as they share their…

THE I.C.E. SEPTEMBER SERIES 2020
Every Wednesday in September, the UUBO ICE team has put together various events that offer…

Dawn Raids: A Practical Approach
After three successful and engaging events, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s Investigations, Compliance and Ethics (ICE)…

MEET OUR 2020 INTERNS
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2020 internship…

2020 GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAM
Application is now open for the Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie 2020 Graduate trainee program.
Interested…

Global Manned Security Services Market by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application Forecast to 2022

IFLR1000 30th Edition - Adedolapo Adesina
UUBO’s Adedolapo Adesina Akinola (senior associate) has been recognised in the 30th edition of the…

IFLR1000 30th Edition - Faridah Orimobi
UUBO’s Faridah Orimobi (senior associate) has been recognised in the 30th edition of the IFLR1000…

IFLR1000 30th Edition - Ekundayo Onajobi
UUBO’s Ekundayo Onajobi (senior associate) has been recognised in the 30th edition of the IFLR1000…

IFLR1000 30th Edition - Dan Agbor
UUBO is proud to announce that our Senior Partner, Dan Agbor, has been ranked as…

IFLR1000 30th Edition - Aniekan Ukpanah
UUBO is proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Aniekan Ukpanah, has been ranked as…

Folake Elias-Adebowale
UUBO is proud to announce that our Partner, Folake Elias-Adebowale, has been ranked as “Highly…

IFLR1000 30th Edition - Yinka Edu
UUBO is proud to announce that our Partner, Yinka Edu, has been ranked as “Highly…

IFLR1000 30th Edition - Nicholas Okafor
UUBO is proud to announce that our Partner, Nicholas Okafor, has been ranked as “Highly…

IFLR1000 30th Edition - Adeola Sunmola
UUBO is proud to announce that our Partner, Adeola Sunmola, has been ranked as “Highly…

IFLR1000 30th Edition - Joseph Eimunjeze
UUBO is proud to announce that our Partner, Joseph Odianosen Eimunjeze, has been ranked as…

IFLR1000 30th Edition - Senator Udoma Udo Udoma
UUBO is delighted to announce the recognition of Senator Udoma Udo Udoma (Of Counsel) as…

IFLR1000 30th Edition - Dr. Myma Belo-Osagie
UUBO is delighted to announce the recognition of Dr. Myma Belo-Osagie (Of Counsel) as ‘Highly…

Interview: CAMA Act 2020 - Ozofu 'Latunde Ogiemudia
UUBO is pleased to share this video interview by Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia (partner), in which…

Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020
UUBO’s Corporate Advisory team is proud to present its 12- part CAMA 2020 Series, providing…

Olubukola Olonade-Agaga - distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administration of Nigeria (ICSAN)
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie congratulates our Senior Company Secretary, Olubukola Olonade-Agaga, on her induction as…

Chambers & Partners as Band 1 in the Chambers FinTech Legal Guide 2021
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is proud to have been ranked by Chambers & Partners as…

Yinka Edu - Chambers FinTech Legal Guide 2021: only Band 1 FinTech lawyer in Nigeria
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Fintech, Banking & Finance and…

Folake Elias-Adebowale - Chambers FinTech Legal Guide 2021: FinTech investment advisory practice
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions…

UUBO PARTNERS RECOGNISED IN BUSINESSDAY’S SPECIAL REPORT ON 20 OUTSTANDING NIGERIAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS LAW
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is delighted that our Jumoke Lambo (Partner, TMT, Business Establishment, Corporate…

UZOMA AZIKIWE - SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA
UUBO is very proud to announce that Uzoma Azikiwe, (partner and practice head, Dispute Resolution),…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 - Nicholas Okafor
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Banking & Finance and Power,…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 - Yinka Edu
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Fintech, Banking & Finance and…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 - Folake Elias-Adebowale
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Private Equity, M&A and Oil…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 - Aniekan Ukpanah
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Banking & Finance and Real…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 - Dan Agbor
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Banking & Finance and Capital…

UUBO TEAM ADVISES INVESTOR ON FLUTTERWAVE SERIES-C ROUND
We are pleased to have advised on the Nigerian elements of Flutterwave’s $170 Million Series-C…

Afriwise's International Women's Day
UUBO's Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia (partner) is pleased to be featured in Afriwise's International Women's Day…

Deal Announcement: Tangerine Life Insurance Limited and ARM Life PLC
UUBO is pleased to have advised Tangerine Life Insurance Limited and ARM Life PLC on…

UUBO Wins at Dealmakers Africa 2020
UUBO’s Mergers & Acquisitions team is very proud to be recognised as an Industry winner…

International Women’s Day Conference 2021
UUBO is pleased to announce that Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia (Partner) will be speaking at the…

Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc on the London Stock Exchange
UUBO is pleased to have advised on the offering of US$650 million in guaranteed senior…

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Rankings
UUBO is very proud to share the Legal 500 EMEA 2021 rankings of our Firm…

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Rankings (1)
UUBO is very proud to share the Legal 500 EMEA 2021 rankings.
We celebrate our partners…

Olukayode Dada joins the partnership at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is proud to announce the promotion of Olukayode Dada to the…

Merger and Acquisition practice group ranked Tier 1 by Euromoney's IFLR1000 in the 31st edition of its ranking.
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is proud to have its Merger and Acquisition practice group ranked…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Aniekan Ukpanah
We are pleased to announce that our Managing Partner - Aniekan Ukpanah, has been ranked…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Nicholas Okafor
We are pleased to announce that our partner, Nicholas Okafor has been ranked as a…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia
We are pleased to announce that our partner, Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia has been ranked as…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Adeola Sunmola
We are pleased to announce that our partner, Adeola Sunmola has been ranked as a…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Onyinye Okafor
We are pleased to announce that partner, Onyinye Okafor, has been ranked as a “Rising…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Christine Okokon Sijuwade
We are pleased to announce that our partner, Christine Okokon Sijuwade has been ranked as…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Joseph Eimunjeze
We are pleased to announce that our partner, Joseph Eimunjeze has been ranked as a…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Udoma Udo Udoma
We are pleased to announce that our Of Counsel - Udoma Udo Udoma, has been…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Dr. Myma Belo-Osagie
We are pleased to announce that our Of Counsel - Dr. Myma Belo-Osagie, has been…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Ekundayo Onajobi
We are pleased to announce that our senior associate, Ekundayo Onajobi has been ranked as…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Faridah Orimobi
We are pleased to announce that our senior associate, Faridah Orimobi has been ranked as…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Victor Samuel
We are pleased to announce that our senior associate, Victor SAMUEL has been ranked as…

IFLR1000 31st Edition - Folake Elias-Adebowale
We are pleased to announce that our Partner, Folake Elias-Adebowale has been ranked as a…

ICE September Series 2021 - Adeola Sunmola
Join Adeola Sunmola (Partner, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie) and our distinguished faculty as they share…

ICE September Series 2021 - Cameron Dunstan-Smith
Join Cameron Dunstan-Smith (Director, Corporate Crimes and Investigations, Herbert Smith Freehills) and our distinguished faculty…

ICE September Series 2021 - Benjamin Haley
Join Benjamin Haley (Partner, Africa Group Compliance & Investigations, Covington & Burling LLP) and our…

THE FEDERAL COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION LAUNCHES ITS MERGER NOTIFICATION PORTAL

UUBO TEAMS ADVISE ON CONSOLIDATION AND LISTING OF BUA FOODS PLC
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s Capital Markets team and its Mergers & Acquisitions team have advised…

We congratulate Festus Onyia on his elevation to equity partnership.
We congratulate Festus Onyia on his elevation to equity partnership.
Festus is a partner on the…

We congratulate Joseph Odianosen Eimunjeze on his elevation to equity partnership
We congratulate Joseph Odianosen Eimunjeze on his elevation to equity partnership.
Joseph is a partner…

UUBO ADVISES LEAD INVESTOR ON SERIES A INVESTMENT ROUND IN Bamboo GLOBAL INC
We are pleased to have advised on the Nigerian elements of a recent Series A…

UUBO ADVISED ON MTN NIGERIA’S INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER - N478.2 BILLION EQUITY SHELF PROGRAMME ESTABLISHMENT AND SERIES 1 OFFER
UUBO is pleased to have advised on the establishment of a =N=478.2 billion equity shelf…

Lolade Ososami, Chairman of the Taxation Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA SBL)
UUBO is proud to announce the appointment of our #tax team partner, Lolade Ososami, as…

Kelechi Ibe, Assistant Secretary of the Taxation Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA SBL)
UUBO is proud to announce the appointment of our associate, Kelechi Ibe, as Assistant Secretary…

UUBO’s Energy and Projects team have advised Geometric Power Limited in connection with (1) the US$50 million new debt funding
UUBO’s Energy and Projects team have advised Geometric Power Limited in connection with (1) the…

UUBO TEAM ADVISES LEAD INVESTOR ON FLUTTERWAVE SERIES D FUNDING ROUND
We are pleased to have advised the lead investor, B Capital Global Growth Fund III,…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2022 - Dan Agbor
We are pleased that Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s Senior Partner, Dan Agbor, continues to be…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2022 - Aniekan Ukpanah
We are pleased that Aniekan Ukpanah, our Managing Partner, continues to be ranked as the…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2022 - Folake Elias-Adebowale
We are pleased to announce that our Private Equity, M&A and Oil & Gas teams’…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2022 - Yinka Edu
We are pleased to announce that our Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, FinTech and M&A…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2022 - Nicholas Okafor
We are pleased to announce that our Power, Projects & Infrastructure and Banking & Finance…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2022 - Festus Onyia
We are pleased to announce that our Dispute Resolution team partner, Festus Onyia has been…

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2022 - Onyinye Okafor
We are pleased to announce that our Banking & Finance, FinTech and Projects teams’ partner,…

UUBO ADVISES SEPLAT ENERGY PLC ON ITS ACQUISITION OF EXXON MOBIL'S OFFSHORE SHALLOW WATER BUSINESS IN NIGERIA
We are delighted to have advised Seplat Energy Plc on this landmark transaction.
The transaction was…

IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2022
We are honoured by the recognition that has been accorded to various female members of…

UUBO TEAM ADVISED AS SOLICITOR TO THE TRUSTEE IN CONNECTION WITH PRESCO PLC 34.5 BILLION SERIES 1 BOND ISSUANCE

UUBO ADVISES SEPLAT ENERGY PLC ON ITS ACQUISTION OF EXXON MOBIL'S OFFSHORE SHALLOW WATER BUSINESS IN NIGERIA
We are delighted to have advised Seplat Energy Plc on this landmark transaction.
The transaction was…

Lex Mundi - Aniekan Ukpanah
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is proud to announce the appointment of our Managing Partner, Aniekan…

Nomination: 2022 Trustlaw Awards
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is honoured to have been nominated for the Trustlaw Collaboration Award,…

UUBO CAPITAL MARKETS TEAM HAS ACTED AS JOINT LEGAL COUNSEL TO MTN NIGERIA COMMUNICATIONS PLC IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS N150,000,000,000 COMMERCIAL PAPER ISSUANCE PROGRAMME AND ITS SERIES 1 & 2 ISSUANCE
The UUBO Capital Markets team is pleased to have acted as Joint Legal Counsel to…

UUBO TEAM ADVISED INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION ("IFC") ON ITS SUSTAINABLE LOAN OF THE NAIRA EQUIVALENT OF $50 MILLION TO THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
Lagos State is the chief commercial and financial center of Nigeria, however, the state’s productivity…

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Rankings
We are pleased to announce that The Legal 500, in its 2022 rankings publication, has…

UUBO ADVISES ON NIGERIAN ELEMENTS OF GENERAL ATLANTIC'S BEYONDNETZERO-LED $260M SERIES D FUNDING OF SUN KING
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to have advised on the Nigerian elements of global…
Adeola is a partner in…