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Employment Disputes In Nigeria: Legal Guide For Multinational Companies

Nigeria's labour laws combine colonial-era statutes with modern legislation, creating a complex framework for employment disputes. Multinational companies entering this rapidly growing market must navigate wrongful dismissal claims, wage disputes, and discrimination issues while ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Court's jurisdiction and constitutional employment protections.

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

Job Rotation - Training And Development Platform For Staff In Organizations

Job rotation is the method of moving staff between different departments to give them exposure to various functions and aspects of a business undertaking, while enhancing their skills and professional development

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Employee Right To Pension:A Statutory And Policy Analysis

In today's increasingly competitive business environment, many organisations are under pressure to reduce operational costs and improve financial efficiency. One area that has come under scrutiny is employee benefits...

Nigeria Employment

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Niji Oni & Co.

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

The Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 ("the Act") was signed into law on June 26, 2025, and is set to take effect from January 1, 2026. This new legislation marks a major reform of Nigeria's tax system.

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Regulatory Update: Highlights Of The Guidelines, Letters, Circulars And Notifications Issued In September 2025

Nigeria Finance

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Advocaat Law Practice

Licensing A Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) In Nigeria: Step-By-Step Guide

Nigeria Employment

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Individual Tax Residency And Implications Under The Tax Reform Acts

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Highlights Of The Revised Guidelines On Corporate Governance For Licensed Pension Fund Operators

Nigeria Commercial

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Beyond Retirement: Integrating Pension Funds Into Your Estate Plan In Nigeria

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Contractor Or Employee? The Startup Dilemma That Can Define Your Future

Nigeria Employment

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Tope Adebayo LP

Understanding The Employees' Compensation Act And Tortious Claims For Workplace Injuries In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Streamsowers & Kohn

The Liability Of Retired Professionals When Rendering Professional Consultation

Nigeria Employment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

National Pension Commission Introduces New Pension Contribution Remittance System

Nigeria Employment

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KPMG Nigeria

How To Hire And Fire

Nigeria Employment

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G ELIAS

Rev360: NRS Deploys A New Digital Self-Service Administration System

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WTS Blackwoodstone

Obtaining A Gambling License In Nigeria: Procedure & Requirements (2026 Guide)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

Contactless Payments And The Future Of Retail Finance In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

Medical Negligence And Patient Safety In Nigeria: What The Law Says In 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

What You Should Know About The New Data Protection Compliance Audit Regime In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Execution And Termination Of Employment Contracts: Legal Framework And Best Practices In Nigeria

In Nigeria, employment contracts play a vital role in establishing a clear understanding between employers and employees regarding the terms and conditions of their working relationship.

Nigeria Employment

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TLP Advisory

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

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Social Security Verification Exercises In Nigeria – The Case For A More Seamless Process

Perhaps one of the most important tasks for every government in the world is to provide the enabling framework for social security, which may include retirement benefits, health insurance, and disability cover for its citizens.

Nigeria Employment

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KPMG Nigeria

National Pension Commission Issues Circular On Voluntary Contributions Under The Contributory Pension Scheme

The National Pension Commission (PenCom or "the Commission") has issued a Circular (‘the Circular') on "Emerging Matters on the Payment of Voluntary Contribution (VC)...

Nigeria Employment

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KPMG Nigeria

Tax Implications Of Workforce Engagement Forms In Nigeria – A Guide For Local And Foreign Employers

Nigeria Employment

Ai

Andersen in Nigeria

Improving Participation In The Pension Scheme

Nigeria Employment

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KPMG Nigeria

Understanding Corporate Governance For Licensed Pension Operators In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

PenCom Directive

Nigeria Employment

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Gig Economy And Employment Law In Nigeria: The Rights Of Freelancers In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

Uniform Retirement Age For Judicial Officers: A Review Of The (Fifth Alteration) No. 37, Act, 2023

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

Leveraging Your Contributory Pension To Obtain A Mortgage In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

Social Security Contributions – A Review Of The Industrial Training Fund And Employee Compensation Scheme

Nigeria Employment

Ai

Andersen in Nigeria

Pencom Issues Guidelines On Accessing Retirement Saving Account Balance Towards Payment Of Equity Contribution For Residential Mortgage

Nigeria Employment

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Termination Of Employment: The Effect Of The ILO Convention On Contracts Of Employment

Nigeria Employment

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Leveraging Your Contributory Pension To Obtain A Mortgage In Nigeria

It has been the practice for workers after donkey years of active service, either in the Private or Public Sector, to retire and not have a plan for life after retirement, the least of which, ought to be a roof over their heads.

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

Social Security Contributions – A Review Of The Industrial Training Fund And Employee Compensation Scheme

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development defines social security contributions as compulsory payments paid to the government that confers the entitlement to receive a (contingent) future social benefit.

Nigeria Employment

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Andersen in Nigeria

Pencom Issues Guidelines On Accessing Retirement Saving Account Balance Towards Payment Of Equity Contribution For Residential Mortgage

On 23rd September 2022, the National Pension Commission released the Guidelines on Accessing Retirement Saving Account Balance towards Payment of Equity Contribution ...

Nigeria Employment

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Termination Of Employment: The Effect Of The ILO Convention On Contracts Of Employment

For an employment relationship that is not clothed with statutory flavor, a contract of employment is the basis of that relationship. In a contract of employment, the terms of the relationship,...

Nigeria Employment

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Financing Residential Mortgage With Pension Funds: Guidance Note For RSA Holders, Mortgage Lenders And Pension Operators

Nigeria Finance

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Highlights Of The New Pension Rules Allowing Private Equity Co-Investments By Pension Funds

Nigeria's Pension Regulator, Pencom, has recently issued regulations permitting pension funds to co-invest in private equity funds with

Nigeria Finance

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Balogun Harold

Revised Regulation On The Administration Of Retirement And Terminal Benefits

The National Pension Commission (PenCom or "the Commission") recently issued a Revised Regulation on the Administration of Retirement and Terminal Benefits ("the Revised Regulation").

Nigeria Employment

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KPMG Nigeria

Leveraging Mergers And Acquisitions To Meet The Needs Of Recapitalization In The Pension Industry

The Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS or "the Scheme") regime in Nigeria was established by the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2004 amended in 2014.

Nigeria Commercial

Ai

Andersen in Nigeria

Highlights Of PENCOM's Operational Framework For The Non-Interest Fund (Fund VI)

The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) recently introduced a new category of fund which complies with sharia principles of investment.

Nigeria Employment

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AELEX

Coercions: Reflections On Constructive Dismissal In Nigerian Labour Practice

Nigeria Employment

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LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors

Whistleblowing: An Approach Towards Good Corporate Governance In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Legal Consequence Of Non-Compliance With Group Life Insurance Provison Of The Pension Reform Act

Nigeria Employment

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Overview Of Employment Laws In Nigeria – Manpower Policy & Regulations

Nigeria Employment

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Resolution Law Firm

Preparing For Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Compliance – Step 1

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Retirement Savings Account Holders May Now Transfer Their Accounts From One PFA To Another

Nigeria Employment

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PwC Nigeria

Reformations: Can The Pension Reform Act 2014 Go Further?

Nigeria Employment

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LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors

Maxizming The Provisions Of The Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014 As An Economic Stimulus & Palliative In Light Of The Covid-19 Pandemic

Nigeria Employment

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Private Equity - Regulatory Summary Of 2018

Nigeria Commercial

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TNP

A Boring Story About Pension

Nigeria Employment

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Taxaide Professional Services Ltd

PenCom Directs PFAS To Discontinue The Operation Of Death Benefits Accounts

Nigeria Employment

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Deloitte Nigeria

New Regulatory Frameworks To Govern Electronic Payments & Collections And Issuance Of Bankers Acceptances & Commercial Papers In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Key Considerations On Employment And Remuneration Of Expatriates In Nigeria

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Andersen in Nigeria

PenCom Introduces The Enhanced Contributor Registration System

Nigeria Employment

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Deloitte Nigeria

Tax Appeal Tribunal's Judgement On Employer's Obligation To Remit Tax On Voluntary Pension Contribution Withdrawals

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Deloitte Nigeria

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