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Project Finance In Nigeria: Key Legal Considerations For Lenders

It is estimated that the country will require over $3 billion annually for the next 30 years to effectively close this gap and meet development goals.

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

NERC's Guidelines On The Registration And Engagement Of Third‑Party Collection Service Providers

In furtherance of the implementation of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ("NERC")'s Order No. NERC/183/2019, which mandates the migration of Industrial...

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Tope Adebayo LP

Tax Controversy 2025: Trends And Developments

Nigeria's tax landscape is undergoing significant changes, driven by a combination of regulatory reforms, increased enforcement activities and evolving global tax standards.

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

From Deal To Departure - The Legal Playbook For Terminating Contracts In Nigeria

Contracts form the backbone of both daily transactions and intricate commercial relationships. Whether the informal sale of ugu in an open market or a multimillion-dollar deal between multinational corporations...

Nigeria Commercial

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

The Legal Playbook For Terminating Contracts In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Should The Nigerian Court Remain Passive In The Face Of Violation Of The Arbitration And Mediation Act 2023?

Nigeria Litigation

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

How To Register Imported Or Local Animal Feed In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

Investing In The African Market: Opportunities Under The AfCFTA (Video)

Nigeria International

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Price Isn't Right: Planning With Escalation Clauses Before Costs Hit The Roof

Nigeria Commercial

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Doing Business In Nigeria: How To Register A Foreign-Owned Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Tax Compliance Checklist For Businesses In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Concept And Essential Attributes Of A Book Publishing Agreement

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Supply Chain And Distribution Agreements In Nigeria's FMCG Sector: Key Clauses, Legal Risks And Best Practices

Nigeria Consumer

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Stren & Blan Partners

The Legality Of Surrogacy Practice In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

CBN Guidelines On Digital Lending In Nigeria: Legal Obligations For Fintechs And Lenders

Nigeria Technology

Danol Partners

The Role Of A Company Secretary In Ensuring Regulatory Compliance For A Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

An Overview Of The Regulatory Changes In The Nigerian Banking & Finance Sector In 2024 And Outlook For 2025

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

How To Obtain A Digital Money Lending License In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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Firmus Advisory

The Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), 2025

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KPMG Nigeria

The Hidden Costs Of Doing Business In Nigeria: A Call For Reform

On 28 January 2025, the Head of Tax Practice at AELEX, Mr. Theophilus Emuwa, voiced his concerns regarding the hidden non-tax costs that businesses in Nigeria face. He shared these insights...

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AELEX

Delimiting The Extent Of The Applicability Of The Equitable Principle Of Unconscionable Bargains In Contracts Of Adhesion

It is a common phrase in commercial transactions that a "party should be held to his bargain". This implies that agreements which are neither contrary to the law, nor fraudulently entered

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

SEC's Draft Rules Facilitate Pension Funds' Investment In Commercial Papers

On December 3, 2024, the National Pension Commission ("PenCom"), in a circular referenced "PenCom/TECH/ISD/2024/403"...

Nigeria Employment

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Nigeria's Securities And Exchange Commission Provides Further Regulatory Clarity Over The Issuance Of Commercial Papers Through Proposed New Rules

The Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) Circular of July 2016 (CBN Circular) approved the quotation rules of the FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange (FMDQ) and authorized the quotation of Commercial Papers in Nigeria.

Nigeria Commercial

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Stren & Blan Partners

Grid Decentralisation

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KPMG Nigeria

Regulatory Update: CBN Revised Guidelines For Nigeria's Foreign Exchange Market

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

Strategic Optimization Of Nigerian Content In Oil & Gas Operations: Balancing Local Capacity Building With International Expertise

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Stren & Blan Partners

An Overview Of The Liabilities Arising From Contracts For The Sale Of Goods (2)

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

How To Register A Company Limited By Guarantee In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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Firmus Advisory

Legal Advice For Nigerian Startup Founders: What You Need To Know

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

How Nigerian Startups Can Benefit From A Lawyer

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

10 Common Legal Pitfalls Nigerian Startups Face And How To Avoid Them

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Nigerian Startups: How To Draft And Negotiate Favourable Contracts With Investors

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Considerations: How To Launch A Startup In Nigeria And Attract Investors (A Comprehensive Guide)

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The Trusted Advisors

How Nigerian Startups Can Benefit From A Lawyer

Launching a startup in Nigeria is both exciting and challenging. Entrepreneurs often focus on innovation, product development, and attracting investors, but the legal side of business is just as critical.

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

10 Common Legal Pitfalls Nigerian Startups Face And How To Avoid Them

Starting a business in Nigeria can be an exciting journey. Nigeria is Africa's largest economy and boasts a thriving startup ecosystem that continues to attract entrepreneurs and investors alike...

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Nigerian Startups: How To Draft And Negotiate Favourable Contracts With Investors

Securing investment is a pivotal moment for any startup, especially in Nigeria's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. However, the process of drafting and negotiating contracts with investors...

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Considerations: How To Launch A Startup In Nigeria And Attract Investors (A Comprehensive Guide)

Over the years, Nigeria has witnessed an explosion in startups, one that has not only reshaped the economic landscape but also positioned the country as a leading hub for innovation in Africa.

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The Trusted Advisors

Pursuing Claimants' Rights Against Wrongdoers In Nigeria: C D Q Exploring The Potency Of Norwich Pharmacal Orders In Cross-Border Commercial Disputes

Nigeria Litigation

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Stren & Blan Partners

Removal Of Directors Not An Exclusive Remit Of Shareholders – A Review Of Section 288 Of Cama Vis-À-Vis Relevant Judicial Decisions

The removal of a director is popularly recognised as the exclusive preserve of a company's members in general meetings in line with the provision of section 288(1) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020...

Nigeria Commercial

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AELEX

Top 5 Law Firms In Lagos, Nigeria (2024)

Also, Lagos has a large and diverse population, leading to a higher number of legal disputes, both civil and criminal. This creates a need for more lawyers and law firms to cater to the legal needs...

Nigeria Law Performance

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The Trusted Advisors

Force Majeure Clauses: Insights From The RTI Ltd v Mur Shipping Bv Case And Implications For West African Countries Under Military Sanctions

Commercial shipping contracts are specialized agreements that play a crucial role in the global transportation of goods by sea...

Nigeria Transport

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Stren & Blan Partners

Top Corporate And Commercial Law Firm In Lagos, Nigeria (2024)

Corporate and commercial law encompasses a wide range of legal services that cater to the needs of businesses, from small enterprises to multinational corporations.

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Accelerating SaaS Sales Through Contract Optimization

Nigeria Commercial

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Tope Adebayo LP

Collateral Warranties In Construction Projects: Why You Need Them

Worldwide Real Estate

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Stren & Blan Partners

An Overview Of The Liabilities Arising From Contracts For The Sale Of Goods (1)

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

An Overview Of The Nigerian Withholding Tax Regulations Of 2024

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Establishing A Sports Academy In Nigeria: Key Legal Considerations

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

Part II - Cracking The Contract Code: Essential Startup Contracts Explained

Nigeria Commercial

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Banking Services In Nigeria: A Look At The Legal Remedies Available To Customers

Nigeria Finance

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Part I - Cracking The Contract Code: Essential Startup Contracts Explained

Nigeria Commercial

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Recording Label Deals In Nigeria: Issues And Safeguards

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Impacts Of Covid-19 Pandemic And Measures At Containment On Loan Repayment Obligation

Nigeria Coronavirus

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Tope Adebayo LP

From Biil To Act: What Has Changed In The Governance And Institutions Provisions Of The Petroleum Industry Act 2021?

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Tope Adebayo LP

An Appraisal Of The Extent Of The Protection Offered By The Public Officers Protection Act, 2004: Co-Defendant's Rights In View

Nigeria Commercial

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Covid-19 Pandemic: A Force Majeure To Reckon With In Business Today

Nigeria Coronavirus

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Tope Adebayo LP

Transparency: The Much-Clamoured Way Forward In Resource Governance

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Tope Adebayo LP

An Overview Of Deed Of Assent In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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Tope Adebayo LP

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