Insight type: Article

In modern construction projects, the timely identification and disclosure of emerging risks is central to effective project risk management. Standard forms such as the FIDIC Conditions of Contract incorporate notification and early warning mechanisms designed to encourage transparency and collaborative problem-solving between contracting parties. When properly implemented, these mechanisms enable project participants to identify and mitigate technical, operational, and commercial risks before they escalate into delays, safety incidents, or costly disputes.

The temporary extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to 31 December 2026 provides short-term relief for African exporters but highlights significant long-term uncertainty. As a unilateral trade preference programme, AGOA remains vulnerable to political and regulatory changes, including sudden withdrawal of benefits or shifts in country eligibility.

With the rising global demand for carbon credits, Africa’s voluntary carbon credit market presents a significant opportunity to attract climate finance and fund sustainable development. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, Africa accounts for only 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Still, it remains disproportionately affected by climate change, including rising sea levels and prolonged droughts, making carbon projects vital for building resilience and driving economic growth.

The year 2025 was a transformative year for Nigeria’s tax landscape. It was characterised by sweeping reforms, landmark judicial decisions, and significant policy initiatives.

The ICCA 2024 Hong Kong Congress Book is now available online and in print.

Edited by Chiann Bao and Audley Sheppard KC, the volume is the 22nd title in the ICCA Congress Series. The publication brings together contributions developed from presentations delivered at the ICCA Congress, hosted by Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre in Hong Kong in May 2024, including Chapter 2, co-authored by Aisha Abdallah and Natalia Mouzoula.

 

Plastic waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges in the East African Community (EAC). The heavy reliance on single-use plastics (SUPs) and inadequate waste management has had tangible consequences. In response to this mounting crisis, the EAC Partner States have made significant strides in tackling SUPs. All eight member states have implemented legislative measures, primarily targeting plastic carrier bags and certain other plastic items.

Over the past few years, the Nigerian creative sector has witnessed several moments of genius, instances that were neither staged nor planned, but born of perfect timing. In those brief, spontaneous bursts of creativity, a single word, phrase, image, or action can emerge and instantly resonate with people across different spheres, including the arts, fashion, sports, education, lifestyle, entertainment, advertising, religion, and social activism. It’s almost miraculous, one phrase, massive impact.

Climate finance has become a defining lever for global competitiveness and resilience, particularly as capital flows increasingly favour low-carbon, climate-aligned growth. International agreements, including the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, place clear obligations on wealthier nations to mobilise financial support for countries most vulnerable to climate impacts, despite contributing least to global emissions. Underlying climate risks and accelerating environmental pressures underscore the urgency of deploying large-scale investments that can drive both meaningful emission reductions and long-term adaptation.

The Privy Council’s decision in Cable & Wireless Jamaica Ltd v Abrahams [2025] UKPC 44, delivered on 25 September 2025, revisits the fundamentals of class composition and minority rights in company law. It confirms that schemes of arrangement, though flexible, cannot override statutory safeguards protecting minority shareholders.