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Federal High Court ruling on single shareholder structures in Nigerian private companies

The Federal High Court Rules That Pre-CAMA 2020 Private Companies Can Transition To Single Shareholder Structure

The Federal High Court’s landmark ruling empowers pre-CAMA 2020 private companies in Nigeria to adopt a single shareholder structure. This game-changing decision simplifies corporate setups and offers new flexibility for business owners. Learn the key insights and next steps for transitioning your company.

Regulatory Compliance Update Q2 2024 - Data Privacy, Financial Regulation, and Employment Law.

Regulatory Round-Up Report – Q2 2024

This Regulatory Round-Up Report highlights key updates from Q2 2024, including Nigeria’s latest data privacy sanctions, changes in financial regulation by the CBN, and the FTC’s new non-compete rule. Stay informed on how these developments may impact your business.

Legal termination of employment contract in Nigeria under the Labour Act 2004

How to Legally Terminate an Employment Contract in Nigeria

Learn the legal steps and best practices for terminating an employment contract in Nigeria, including notice periods, payment in lieu of notice, and how to avoid wrongful termination claims under the Nigerian Labour Act.

Statutory Compliance Obligations of Employers in Nigeria

Statutory Compliance Obligations of Employers in Nigeria

A comprehensive overview of the statutory obligations employers in Nigeria must meet, including payroll contributions, insurance policies, and tax deductions.

Illustration of copyright and trademark symbols protecting creative works

Intellectual Property Protection Guide for Content Creators

Learn how to protect your creative works with our comprehensive guide to intellectual property protection for content creators, covering copyright, trademark, and monetization strategies.

What rights do I have as a shareholder?

You and a squad of 4 friends stumbled on a great business idea in your final years of school –…

Nigeria’s Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL)

What You Need to Know About Nigeria’s Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL)

On 27 February 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) released the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), a mandatory contribution imposed…

Virtual Assets Service Providers Guidelines

An Overview of the VASP Guidelines

In late December 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released guidelines on the operations of bank accounts for Virtual…

NIBBS Directive to Disconnect PSSPs and Super Agents

NIBSS Directive to Disconnect PSSPs and Super Agents

On the 5th of December 2023, the Nigeria Interbank Settlement Scheme (NIBSS) released a Directive to Disconnect Switches, Payment Solution…

The Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 PDF Download

The Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (PDF Download)

The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 was recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Prior to this, personal…