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LICENCE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATORS IN NIGERIA: THE MOST IMPORTANT

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INTRODUCTION TO LICENCE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATORS IN NIGERIA Telecommunication services underpin the social and economic development of modern states by enabling connectivity, commerce, and information exchange. Nigeria’s telecom industry is one of the largest in Africa and has witnessed exponential growth over the past two decades, facilitated largely by regulatory reforms and licensing activities of […]

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How to Obtain IMTO License Requirement in Nigeria: What You Need To Know

INTRODUCTION TO IMTO LICENSE REQUIREMENT Nigeria’s financial landscape is deeply linked to remittances AKA “black tax” which are funds sent home by Nigerians abroad to support households, businesses, and national foreign exchange reserves. These international money transfers are not only economic lifelines for many families but also strategic sources of foreign exchange inflows for the

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TRADE UNIONS AND THE LEGALITY OF COMPULSORY MEMBERSHIP IN NIGERIA: THE IMPORTANT THING TO KNOW

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Introduction To Trade Unions and Compulsory Membership At dawn, Musa opened his stall at the popular Oja-Oba market, unaware that his refusal to join the traders’ association would soon cost him his livelihood. By noon, association officials arrived with sticks and padlocks, accusing him of “disrespecting the union.” His wooden stall was pulled apart, goods

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HOW TO GET A DIVORCE IN NIGERIA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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INTRODUCTION ON HOW TO GET A DIVORCE IN NIGERIA Marriage, under Nigerian law, is a social union and a legal relationship governed by statutory and customary principles. When a marriage breaks down irretrievably, the law provides specific procedures for its dissolution commonly referred to as divorce. Divorce is a legal means of bringing a statutory marriage to

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Plea Bargaining in Nigeria: The Ultimate Thing To Know

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Plea bargaining, broadly defined, is a negotiated agreement in criminal proceedings between the prosecution and the accused. It is an agreement whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser offence or fewer charges in exchange for concessions from the prosecution. It is usually a reduced sentence or dismissal of other counts.[1] In Nigeria,

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Cybercrime Law in Nigeria: What You Need To Know

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INTRODUCTION TO CYBERCRIME LAW IN NIGERIA The proliferation of information and communication technologies has transformed social and economic interactions. However, it has also created opportunities for the commission of cybercrime in Nigeria and online fraud, which exploit digital systems to deceive, defraud, or harm victims. In Nigeria, activities such as phishing, identity theft, online impersonation,

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VAT Increase on Goods and Services Are Now Taxable: What You Need To Know.

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Is there a VAT increase on goods and services? The Nigerian tax landscape has undergone a major overhaul with the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) 2025, which officially took effect on January 1, 2026. This Act consolidates several previous laws including the Finance Acts of 2020–2023 and introduces significant changes to what is taxable under the

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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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Tax Penalties in Nigeria: Mistakes Businesses Make on the New Portal-Part 2

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Introduction To Tax Penalties In Nigeria As of January 1, 2026, Nigeria has entered a new fiscal era with the full implementation of the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts 2025 which provide tax penalties, fines, and interest for non-compliance. These reforms represent a massive structural reset of the country’s tax system, consolidating several older laws including

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