Chisom

Law, Policy, and African Markets.

Researching the functional harmonisation of capital markets and the regulatory frameworks essential for economic integration across the continent.

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"Currently researching regulatory fragmentation in African capital markets and AfCFTA for the harmonisation of the $2 trillion capital market among the 54 African states as a Junior Research Fellow at Lex Lata Centre."

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October 18, 2025

A Duty of Technological Competence for Legal Practitioners in Nigeria Under the Rules of Professional Conduct

Rule 16 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners provides that a lawyer has a duty to represent his client competently and must bring to the representation the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation necessary for the representation. Ordinarily, this rule is technology-neutral when considered explicitly. However, as the practice of the legal profession has increasingly become dependent on technology, thoroughness and preparation must, of necessity, include proficiency with the instruments needed to prosecute or defend a client’s cause of action efficiently and provide competent legal advice.

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May 7, 2024

Nigeria's Proposed Foreign Exchange and Tax Reforms: Navigating Tricky Transitions

Nigeria's foreign exchange management and tax policies have long suffered from myriad challenges in regulation, implementation, and enforcement. However, catalysed by the Tinubu administration's ambitious economic agenda, Nigeria now stands at the cusp of another major overhaul of its foreign exchange and tax frameworks. The slate of proposals by the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, recently approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aims to expand the tax base, raise income tax thresholds, liberalise access to foreign exchange, and curb black market activities. While these reforms have generated optimism about boosting Africa's largest economy, immense obstacles remain in translating the plans into realities on the ground. This article examines the headwinds facing Nigeria as it attempts to overhaul two linchpins of its economic framework - taxation and foreign exchange management. We analyse the interests, incentives and capabilities required to transform ambitious blueprints into tangible outcomes.

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November 22, 2023

The Recent Military Coups In Africa: Prioritising Rule Of Law Over Democracy?

The political climate in Africa has been turbulent since August 2020, with a wave of abrupt military coups upending nascent, developing, and struggling democracies across West and East Africa. From an averagely considered perspective, these unilateral military takeovers represent a concerning regression to Africa’s chaotic early post-independence days. However, a closer examination reveals nuances beyond this simplified narrative.

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December 5, 2023Issue #1: The Nigeria we sigh for

Ah, Nigeria, a kaleidoscope of cultures, a mosaic of many, a land of… well, let’s just say it’s a bit of a mixed bag. It’s like a tapestry woven by a well-meaning but slightly distracted artist. You know, the kind who starts off with a grand design in mind but gets sidetracked by the odd loose thread here and there. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not all doom and gloom. But let’s face it, we’ve got a bit of a cloud problem. And by cloud, I mean poverty. It’s like a perpetual eclipse, casting long shadows over our dreams and aspirations. But hey, who needs material wealth when you can have a wealth of… lack of opportunity?

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