Murder, one of the gravest crimes, is a deliberate act of taking another person’s life, and it remains a major concern for legal systems worldwide, including Nigeria. The complexity of prosecuting murder cases stems from determining intent, distinguishing between murder and lesser offences such as manslaughter, and addressing the societal factors that contribute to these […]
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INTRODUCTION TO NIGERIAN DOMAIN NAME REGISTRATION This writer is convinced that some people were simply put on this earth to test the resilience and patience of other. Because why would a business owner, who has registered his trademark, have to go through the stress of engaging in legal battles with a miscreant who decides to
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Picture a scenario where you leave your landed property for about ten years. For instance, this could be due to work opportunities on a different continent. Upon your return, you got news that someone has already settled on your land and has displayed various acts of ownership over the land, like leasing out part of
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What is copyright? Copyright plainly and simply is a right vested in a person and enables him to publish, copy, distribute and make adaptations of a piece of writing, music, art or picture. Who can own copyright? The concept of authorship permeates copyright law. Authors are the creators of original works. Section 28 of the
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Trademark Your Brand In Nigeria. Essence:To prevent a confusion of the customer/Client from confusing Your product/Servicewith that of another. The importance of registering a trade mark is very crucial in the corporate business spaceand cannot be over-emphasised for all businesses, especially for start-ups whoseproducts and brands are easily cogniseable and duplicatable. The way a business
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Personal income Tax for employees is governed throughout the Country by the Personal Income Tax Act. Pursuant to the Act, it has to be filed monthly, in order to arrive at an accurate figure, below are the rules to follow: Rule 1 Multiply the Employee’s gross monthly income by 12 (or 13 in cases where
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COMPUTATION OF COMPANIES INCOME TAX Companies Income Tax (CIT) is a crucial aspect of Nigeria’s tax system, affecting businesses of all sizes. In Nigeria, Company Income Tax (CIT) is levied on the profits of companies operating within the country. Specifically, the tax applies to both local and foreign companies, with local companies taxed on their
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