About Us
A specialist firm at the intersection of business and Nigerian regulation.
Our Story
Built to make regulation navigable.
License Advisory Limited was founded on a simple observation: some of the most ambitious businesses in Nigeria — banks, fintechs, asset managers, energy and maritime operators — spend disproportionate energy simply staying on the right side of the regulator. We exist to remove that friction.
From our Abuja base we combine deep regulatory expertise with disciplined project management, so our clients can win licences, remain compliant, and pursue transactions with confidence.
Mission
To be Nigeria's most trusted regulatory advisory firm.
We help operators translate ambition into fully compliant, licensed businesses — and help investors and government stakeholders make informed decisions about the sectors we know best.
Core Values
What we hold ourselves to.
Ownership
We treat every mandate as our own. From application to approval, we own the workstream, the follow-through, and the outcome — no client should ever wonder who is driving their file forward.
Kindness
Regulation can be intimidating. We meet clients, regulators, and colleagues with patience and respect — because good outcomes depend on relationships as much as expertise.
Leadership
The team leading our practice.
Managing Partner
Regulatory Practice
Head of Financial Services
CBN, SEC & PENCOM
Head of Energy & Maritime
NUPRC & NIMASA
Head of Data & Compliance
NDPC & Cross-sector
Detailed biographies available on request.