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EMPLOYING FOREIGNERS IN NIGERIA: ULTIMATE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Introduction to Employing Foreigners in Nigeria Nigeria’s position as a leading economy in Africa makes it a frequent destination for foreign workers and expatriates. Whether bridging critical skills gaps, supporting multinational operations, or contributing to specialized projects, foreigners seeking to work in Nigeria must comply with a complex legal regime that spans immigration law, labour […]

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO COMPANY FORMATION IN NIGERIA THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Introduction to Company Formation in Nigeria Emeka and Chidinma had been best friends since their days at the University of Lagos. After years of working in corporate Nigeria, they decided it was finally time to turn their shared dream into reality a technology consulting firm that would serve businesses across West Africa. Full of excitement,

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Written Employment Contract: The Ultimate Thing To Know

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Chukwuemeka had been waking up every morning at 6 a.m. for months, rushing to beat Lagos traffic to make it to his desk at Brightline Solutions by 8. He answered calls, prepared reports, and even trained a new intern — all without a single document to show for it. When he finally summoned the courage

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STREAMING PLATFORMS IN NIGERIA AND ITS LEGAL FRAMEWORK: THE ULTIMATE THING

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Introduction to Streaming Platforms in Nigeria In an era where Nigerian music, film and literary content reaches global audiences through streaming platforms, questions about how creators are compensated and whether that compensation is fair and legally protected have never been more important. On platforms like Apple Music, YouTube, Spotify, Netflix, Boomplay, and Audiomack, Nigerian artists

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MONEY BOUQUET, NAIRA ABUSE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

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On Valentine’s Day, Lizzy wanted to be romantic in a way her boyfriend would never forget. Instead of boxers and singlet, she purchased mint naira notes. Lizzy folded them into the shape of flower petals, and presented a colourful naira cash bouquet. Her boyfriend laughed until a neighbour jokingly warned her that she could end

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PARTNERSHIP IN NIGERIA: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Partnership in Nigeria: Many partnerships begin with excitement and trust, but run into problems because the legal realities were never properly understood. Partnership is one of the simplest ways to start a business in Nigeria, yet it is also one of the easiest ways to assume serious legal risks unknowingly. Understanding how partnerships are formed,

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LEGAL COMPLIANCE FOR STARTUPS IN NIGERIA: ULTIMATE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Introduction to legal compliance for startups Two weeks after launching her dream fashion brand in Lagos, Janet was very excited about starting her dream. She had her first paying customer, started posting her collections, and speaking to an investor. The meeting with the investor went well until the investor asked one question ‘has your business

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CONTRACTS WITH ILLITERATE PERSONS IN NIGERIA: THE ULTIMATE THING

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Introduction to Contracts with Illiterate Persons Lamide, a hardworking market trader in Lagos, had successfully run a small provisions shop for twenty-three years despite being unable to read or write English. She relied on her sharp business sense, memory, and occasional help from her children to manage records. One day, a well-dressed and persuasive man

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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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