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PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERING A COMPANY IN NIGERIA: THE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Introduction to registering a company The incorporation of a company in Nigeria is governed principally by the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA 2020), which provides the legal framework for the formation, management, and regulation of companies. The process is administered by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the statutory body responsible for business registration […]

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ENTREPRENEURS AND LAWYERS’ RELATIONSHIP: THE ULTIMATE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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INTRODUCTION TO Entrepreneurs and lawyers’ relationship Entrepreneurship is often associated with innovation, risk-taking, and the pursuit of profit. However, beyond the visible aspects of running a business lies a complex web of legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and contractual relationships. Many entrepreneurs, especially in emerging markets like Nigeria, tend to underestimate the importance of legal guidance

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DOCTRINE OF ESTOPPEL IN NIGERIA: IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Introduction to the Doctrine of Estoppel in Nigeria Imagine a landlord assures a tenant that rent will not be increased for two years. Relying on that promise, the tenant spends significant money renovating the apartment. A few months later, the landlord suddenly demands a rent increase or asks the tenant to vacate. The tenant is

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Same-Sex Relationship Laws: The Important thing you need to know

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Introduction to same-sex relationship Laws Victor(an alias) participated in a controversial and confidential talk show where confided in the host of the program. He stated that he felt unsafe simply because of who he was. He wasn’t asking for special treatment. Victor wasn’t demanding a parade. He just wanted to live quietly without fear. It felt

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Failure to Transmit Record of Appeal: What You Need To Know

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When an appellant files a notice of appeal in Nigeria, many assume the battle is half won. However, the failure to transmit record of appeal within the statutorily prescribed time has become a silent killer of numerous appeals, leaving litigants stranded at the doorstep of justice. Understanding the effect of failure to transmit record of

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NESTOIL IN COURT: LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND IMPLICATIONS: THE IMPORTANT THING

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Introduction:NESTOIL in Court In late 2025, a long-standing commercial dispute involving Nestoil Limited, one of Nigeria’s foremost indigenous oil and gas service companies, captured national attention. In what became a high-profile legal and financial showdown, a consortium of lenders led by FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited and First Trustees Limited secured a Mareva injunction freezing Nestoil’s

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PAYPAL RETURNS TO NIGERIA, LEGAL ISSUES IN DIGITAL PAYMENTS: THE OUTSTANDING THING TO KNOW

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INTRODUCTION TO PAYPAL RETURNS TO NIGERIA For many Nigerian freelancers, entrepreneurs and small business owners alike, getting paid from international clients was often a puzzle of makeshift solutions cryptocurrency rails, middle-men services, and often expensive third-party merchant platforms because one of the world’s most ubiquitous payment platforms, PayPal, historically offered limited access to Nigerians. Specifically,

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Locus Standi in Public Interest Litigation: The Ultimate Thing

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In modern Nigerian jurisprudence, access to justice is not merely a theoretical right but a constitutional imperative. Yet this right has long been shaped and constrained by the doctrine of locus standi which is the legal capacity of a person to institute proceedings in a court of law. Traditionally, Nigerian courts maintained a narrow definition

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The Meaning of ‘Without Prejudice’ Under Nigerian Law: Ultimate Thing

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In the heat of commercial disputes, civil litigation, or family law negotiations, parties often seek to resolve their disagreements before trial. Negotiations are frequently conducted with an express label of “without prejudice” a term meant to protect settlement discussions from being used against the parties later in court. Consider a debtor and creditor locked in

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HOW TO OBTAIN VIRTUAL HEARING IN OGUN STATE: STEPS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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VIRTUAL HEARING IN OGUN STATE The Ogun State Judiciary has taken a big step forward by allowing virtual hearings cases in their courts. This means that court sittings can now be held online through approved virtual platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc) so people do not always need to be physically present in the courtroom, or are

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