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HOW TO OBTAIN JUSTICE FOR UNLAWFUL DEDUCTION OF AIRTIME: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

INTRODUCTION ON UNLAWFUL DEDUCTION OF AIRTIME In recent years, many Nigerian mobile subscribers have repeatedly experienced unexplained deductions of airtime from their phones. These deductions often occur as a result of unsolicited text messages, hidden service subscriptions, or automatic renewals of value-added services (VAS) that the subscriber neither requested nor consented to. The problem has […]

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HOW TO OBTAIN COPYRIGHT FOR CHURCH MUSIC: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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COPYRIGHT FOR CHURCH MUSIC It’s a Sunday morning. On the altar, a minister, eyes closed, voice trembling with passion, receives a song straight from the depth of worship. The melody flows, the lyrics stir hearts, and before long, the entire congregation joins in. A new song is born. A few weeks later, that same song

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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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HOW TO OBTAIN REGISTRATION of COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN LAGOS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Cooperative Societies In Lagos Cooperative societies play a vital role in Nigeria’s socio-economic development by pooling resources, promoting self-help, and empowering individuals to achieve common economic goals. In Lagos State, cooperative societies are regulated under the Cooperative Societies Law, Cap. C15, Laws of Lagos State, and are supervised by the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce,

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Data Protection and Cybersecurity in Nigeria: What You Need to Know

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In the modern age, it is important to understand why data protection and cybersecurity in Nigeria matter to the digital economy. In an increasingly digitised global economy, cybersecurity has become a core pillar of national development, governance, and individual privacy. Cybersecurity refers to the body of technologies and processes that protect networks, computers, and data

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THE NEW TAX REFORM ACT IN NIGERIA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW DAWN OF FISCAL POLICY

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INTRODUCTION ON THE TAX REFORM ACT IN NIGERIA Nigeria tax landscape has undergone a historic transformation with the enactment of the Tax Reform Act, 2025, signed into law by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 26, 2025, and set to take effect from January 1, 2026; the Act repeals and consolidates several tax laws into

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Unpaid Salaries: How to Legally Reclaim Your Hard-Earned Money from your Employer

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INTRODUCTION Unpaid salaries are a serious issue for workers in Nigeria. The primary legal framework governing salary payments is the Labour Act 2004, which sets minimum standards for employment conditions, including timely wage payments. Other key legislation includes the National Minimum Wage Act (2019 Amendment), which mandates a minimum wage of N70,000 per month (effective

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Tax Reform Success in Nigeria: Your Ultimate Guide

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INTRODUCTION: On 26th June, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed four major new Tax reform bills into law. Reshaping how taxes work for individuals and businesses across Nigeria. However, this new law would officially take effect in 2026. This article provides a professional and detailed analysis of the key provisions and their implications for individuals

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Ultimate Guide to Copyright Registration in Nigeria

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Introduction Copyright is a legal right granted to creators of original works. Including literary, musical, artistic, and audiovisual works, giving them exclusive rights to use and distribute their creations.In Nigeria, your creative work is automatically protected by copyright as soon as you bring it into existence and put it into a tangible form However, voluntary

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Data Protection Compliance in Nigeria: What You Need to Know About NDPR & NDPA

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INTRODUCTION In Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital landscape, data privacy and data protection compliance have become critical concerns. The Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), laid the foundation for data protection compliance in the country. The enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) in 2023 significantly expanded

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