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Guide To Obtaining Certificate Of Occupancy In Oyo State, Nigeria

Certificate of Occupancy ("C of O") is an important title document issued by the Oyo State Government as proof of a person's legal interest in land.

Nigeria Commercial

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Aekley Solicitors

The Role Of The Board Chairman At General Meetings Before, During And After

In regulated corporate environments, regular meetings — such as Board meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) — are essential to ensure compliance and effective corporate governance.

Nigeria Commercial

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Transitioning From Pen To Protection: Navigating Authors' Rights Under The Copyright Act In Nigeria

The right to create is the cornerstone of cultural, intellectual and technological advancement. In a world driven by innovation and storytelling, authors stand at the heart of expression-shaping society through words...

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Transmutation And Tenure Of Directors - Addendum

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on 1st July 2025, issued a Guidance Note to its Circular of 19th June 2025, on the Transmutation of Independent Non-Executive Directors and Tenure of Directors ("Circular").

Nigeria Commercial

DC

DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Understanding The Concept Of Duress In Contracts: An Analysis Of The Supreme Court's Decision In Shell Petroleum Development Company Of Nigeria Ltd & 6 Ors v E.N. Nwawka (2003) 6 NWLR (Pt. 815) 184

Nigeria Commercial

AS

Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Demystifying Deon: Your Essential Guide To The FCCPC'S Latest Lending Rules

Nigeria Consumer

Syntegral Legal Practice

Playing Fair: Addressing Ip Infringements During Sporting Events

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Rights And Liabilities In Nigerian Passenger-Air Carrier Relationships

Nigeria Transport

GE

G ELIAS

FG Sets December 31 Deadline For Mining Firms To Finalise Community Development Agreements

Nigeria Commercial

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Continuing Conversations At Horizon 2.0: 9th October 2025, London

Nigeria Commercial

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Stren & Blan Partners

Continuing Conversations At Horizon 2.0

Nigeria Commercial

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Series On Tax Reform Acts 2025 Part 2: Key Tax Incentives Under The Nigeria Tax Act

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Trusted International Legal Partners Supporting Africa-Focused Investments

Nigeria Commercial

Gresyndale Legal

If The Nigerian Government-Owned Refineries Were A Private Business

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Climate Financing: Debt-To-Nature And Debt-For-Climate Swaps

Worldwide Finance

ALP NG & Co

The Energy Sector: A Just And Sustainable Future For Africa

ALP NG & Co

Shamed For Debt: Analysis Of Available Judicial Redress Against Loan App Harassment And Defamation In The Case Of Mr. Peter Odang Enyigwe V. Fastcredit Limited & 2 Ors.

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Starting A Point Of Sale (POS) Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Firmus Advisory

How Can International Businesses Successfully Set Up In Nigeria?

Nigeria is one of the biggest economies in Africa and many investors want to do business there to grow their businesses. Setting up an International business setup Nigeria can give you access to a growing customer base...

Nigeria Commercial

Gresyndale Legal

Aligning Work Plans And Budgets To Achieve Production Targets: A Commentary On The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum (Commercial) Regulations, 2025

As Nigeria's oil and gas production capacity continues to increase, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission ("NUPRC")...

GE

G ELIAS

Nigeria's Mining License Revocations: Legal Insights And Compliance Strategies For Dormant License Holders

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) is set to revoke over 1,000 inactive mining licences. This move is part of its ongoing economic and technical reforms aimed at revitalising Nigeria's mining sector and driving industrial growth.

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Accessing Treaty Benefits In Nigeria: A Call For Clarity And Reform

In an increasingly globalized economy, Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) serve as critical instruments for fostering cross-border trade, investment, and cooperation

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Navigating Joint Ventures In Nigeria: Legal Insights For Foreign Investors

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Record Label Agreements: 5 Key Considerations Before Signing A Music Contract

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Operations (Commercial) Regulations, 2025

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

The Counterparts Clause: What Every Stakeholder In The Business Community Should Know

Nigeria Commercial

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

The Nigeria Tax Act And Non-Resident Companies

KN

KPMG Nigeria

A Review Of The NERC Order Regarding The Delineation And Operational Requirements For Distribution Companies (DisCos) 2025

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Alliance Law Firm

Service Of In Rem Writs: Resolving The SCPA Controversy Under The 2023 Admiralty Rules.

Nigeria Litigation

GE

G ELIAS

Repositioning Nigeria For Arbitration? A Critical Appraisal Of Nigeria's National Policy On Arbitration And ADR 2024

Nigeria Litigation

GE

G ELIAS

Project Finance In Nigeria: Key Legal Considerations For Lenders

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

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

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Service Of In Rem Writs: Resolving The SCPA Controversy Under The 2023 Admiralty Rules.

For many years, the application of sections 97, 98, and 99 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act ("SCPA") - specifically concerning the service of writs outside the jurisdiction...

Nigeria Litigation

GE

G ELIAS

Repositioning Nigeria For Arbitration? A Critical Appraisal Of Nigeria's National Policy On Arbitration And ADR 2024

The National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution 2024 (the "Policy") represents a landmark development in Nigeria's legal framework. Developed by a committee chaired...

Nigeria Litigation

GE

G ELIAS

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

PL

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...

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Tax Controversy 2025: Trends And Developments

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

The Corporate Commercial Practice Group at OAL recently hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled "Investing in the African Market: Opportunities under the AfCFTA" on January 31st, 2024.

Nigeria International

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Rising costs. Delayed timelines. Frustrated partners. These are just a few of the issues that can arise when a contract does not anticipate unexpected increases in the cost of materials, labour, or fuel.

Nigeria Commercial

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SimmonsCooper Partners

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

As Africa's largest economy and most populous nation, Nigeria continues to attract global interest as a strategic destination for investment.

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Tax Compliance Checklist For Businesses In Nigeria

Operating a business in Nigeria entails more than the delivery of quality goods or services; it also demands strict adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations.

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Concept And Essential Attributes Of A Book Publishing Agreement

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Nigeria Consumer

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

The Legality Of Surrogacy Practice In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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

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AELEX

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

Nigeria Commercial

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Nigeria Employment

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

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

Nigeria Commercial

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Grid Decentralisation

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KPMG Nigeria

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

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

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

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

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

Nigeria Commercial

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

How To Register A Company Limited By Guarantee In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

uA

Firmus Advisory

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

Nigeria Commercial

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How Nigerian Startups Can Benefit From A Lawyer

Nigeria Commercial

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

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Continuing Conversations At Horizon 2.0

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Stren & Blan Partners

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

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Happy World Space Week 2023 (Video)

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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