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SCUML IN NIGERIA: THE ULTIMATE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LEGAL BASIS, POWERS, AND COMPLIANCE ARCHITECTURE

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Introduction SCUML in Nigeria The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) is the statutory compliance and supervisory engine for designated non-financial businesses and professions in Nigeria’s anti-money laundering framework. It sits within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) structure and is central to Nigeria’s effort to prevent misuse of sectors such as law, […]

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Oil Spillage Liability in Nigeria: The Important things you need to know about environmental protection

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Introduction to oil spillage liability Oil exploration in Nigeria started in the Niger Delta, and it dates back to years before Nigeria gained independence. The Niger Delta is Nigeria’s fundamental infrastructure for its oil economy. The Niger Delta is a very rich land; it is very fertile for farming and good for fishing as well.

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DATA PRIVACY MONETISATION: THE IMPORTANT THING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Introduction to data privacy monetisation Every day, businesses collect information about the people who use their services. Names, telephone numbers, email addresses, locations, financial information, purchasing habits and online behaviour have become valuable resources in the digital economy. For businesses, personal data can improve products, personalise services, target advertising and support commercial decision-making. This raises

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THE RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN: THE IMPORTANT THING IS, CAN NIGERIANS DEMAND THE REMOVAL OF PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET?

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Introduction to right to be forgotten A person applies for a new job several years after an embarrassing incident. The matter has long been resolved. There was no conviction, no continuing legal proceeding, and no ongoing dispute. Yet, whenever the person’s name is searched online, an old publication still appears among the first results. The

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BOUNDARIES OF WORKPLACE MONITORING IN NIGERIA: THE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Introduction Boundaries of workplace monitoring Imagine this, It’s 2:00 PM on a Tuesday…You’re at your desk, logged onto the company’s Wi-Fi, and you quickly open WhatsApp Web on your company laptop to vent to a friend about your manager’s unreasonable deadlines. The next morning, HR calls you in. They hand you a printed transcript of

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Data as the New Oil: What You Need To Know About the Use of Personal Data?

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Introduction to data as the new oil The phrase “data is the new oil” captures the enormous economic value extracted from personal information in the digital economy. In Nigeria, tech platforms, advertisers, banks, and global companies process vast quantities of citizens’ data—ranging from location histories and browsing patterns to biometric identifiers, financial records, and behavioral

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Identifying Data Controllers and Processors Under Nigerian Law: The important things you need to know

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Introduction to data controllers and processors Data controllers and data processors are entities who deal with personal data. As much as they have a similar scope of operation, they remain distinct in various other aspects, like in their legal obligations, liability, fines, accountability, and the likes. In Nigeria, the terms data controller and data processor

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CURRENCY ARBITRAGE IN NIGERIA: THE IMPORTANT THING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SELLING MINT NOTES

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Introduction to currency arbitrage in nigeria According to Black’s Law Dictionary, money is a general, indefinite term for the measure and representative of value, currency, or the circulating medium. Money is ordinarily regarded as a medium of exchange, a unit of account and a store of value. In Nigeria, the Naira is the official unit

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LENDING AND DEBTOR PROTECTION: THE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHEN DEBT RECOVERY BECOMES HARASSMENT?

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LENDING AND DEBTOR PROTECTION Introduction to digital lending “Good day, Mr. Tunji. We are calling from the recovery desk to remind you that your loan of ₦24,000 was due a week ago. We urge you to make payment before the close of business today, or we will be forced to take harsh, public steps to

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NAIRA ABUSE UNDER THE NIGERIAN LAW: THE ULTIMATE THING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Introduction to naira abuse One of the defining characteristics of a sovereign State is its unique legal identity. Every nation possesses distinct elements that differentiate its authority and distinguish it within the comity of nations. A citizen can distinguish the Federal Republic of Nigeria from the United States or the United Kingdom by its recognized

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