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Latest entries, thoughts and opinions on law, business and everything in-between
Examining the FCCPC's Sanction of Meta Inc. for its Alleged Data Privacy Violation
Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts: How Enforceable are They?
Sanctity of Arbitration Agreements: Important Lessons from The Supreme Court's Decision in NNPC V Fung Tai Engineering Company
Is It Time to Regulate the Live Concert Experience in Nigeria?
September 24, 2024
Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts: How Enforceable are They?
August 07, 2024
Sanctity of Arbitration Agreements: Important Lessons from The Supreme Court's Decision in NNPC V Fung Tai Engineering Company
June 13, 2024
Is It Time to Regulate the Live Concert Experience in Nigeria?
May 07, 2024
An Overview of the Draft Revised Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for Bureau De Change Operations in Nigeria 2024
March 04, 2024
Music Licensing: A reminder from the Universal Music Group and TikTok Scuffle
February 20, 2024
Sustainable Finance in Nigeria: A Case for its Development
November 14, 2023
Obstacles on Nigeria's Road to Increasing Tax Revenues
September 19, 2023
Assessing the Practicability of the Deeming Provisions of the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provision) Act
August 10, 2023
Assessing The Practicability of The Deeming Provisions of The Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provision) Act
July 16, 2023
Acquiring Central Bank of Nigeria Regulated Entities – The Core of the Deal
May 10, 2023
Local Content Rules of Executive Order 5 And Their Effect In Creating A Permanent Establishment
April 24, 2023
Public-Private Partnership: Drafting Considerations in PPP Contracts
March 09, 2023
"Shine your Eyes" - Are Disclosure Letters in Acquisitions the Real Deal?
"Shine your eyes", meaning "wake up, look at what is really happening", is a must in any acquisition transaction.
November 15, 2022
Control Test for Mergers in Nigeria: What Constitutes Material Influence?
September 27, 2022
Does the FCCPC have the powers to regulate other Financial Institutions?
August 23, 2022
Highlights of the NHIA Act 2022
The Nigerian Health Insurance Act 2022
August 09, 2022
The Payment Service Provider's Liability in Failed Transactions – Possible Suspension of Domestic Airline Operations in Nigeria
June 09, 2022
Can All Private Companies Hold General Meetings Electronically?
April 13, 2022
My Idea – Your Investment
February 23, 2022
Are we Attempting to Over-regulate OTTs?
November 09, 2021
A Review of the Tax Appeal Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2021
November 03, 2021
Several Bans of Nigeria
September 13, 2021
So who do I pay my VAT to?
September 10, 2021
Constitutionality Of The Multichoice Ruling By The Tax Appeal Tribunal
September 10, 2021
Terminating Employment Contracts? The Do’s and Donts
August 31, 2021
Jack, Jeff & Mark
June 29, 2021
The Legality and Implication of Mandating the Allotment of Unissued Shares by Existing Companies under the Companies Regulations 2021
May 11, 2021
Are Educational Institutions Exempt from Companies Income Tax under The Finance Act 2020?
March 26, 2021
The Amendment to the 6th Edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code: Consequences & Constitutional Concerns
March 23, 2021
Finance Act, 2020: Tax Implications for Foreign Companies and Individuals Doing Business In Nigeria
February 01, 2021
How The Exit Of Libor Will Impact The Nigerian Financial Market
December 18, 2020
New Licence Categorisations for the Nigerian Payments System
December 16, 2020
Keeping Your Shirt On
December 08, 2020
Tax Appeal Tribunal Defines “Sales In The Ordinary Course Of Business” And Limits The Application Of Withholding Tax
December 07, 2020
Tax Appeal Tribunal Lists Conditions For Appointing Banks As Tax Collection Agents
November 30, 2020
The Administrative Proceedings Committee Under CAMA 2020 – Matters Arising
November 03, 2020
Knowledge Based Economy: The Next Economic Boom in Nigeria
October 13, 2020
SEC Releases Statement on Digital Assets, their Classification and Treatment
September 16, 2020
Tax Appeal Tribunal holds that Leases on real property are not subject to Value Added Tax
September 16, 2020
Intellectual Property Group Newsletter
August 28, 2020
Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Clause in Finance Documentation
August 25, 2020
Revision to the USSD Pricing Model by the NCC
August 24, 2020
Highlights of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020
August 21, 2020
The Draft Framework on Alternative Dispute Resolution for the ICT Sector: Highlights and Issues Arising
August 10, 2020
Digital Taxes, Significant Economic Presence and Tax Implications in Nigeria
July 30, 2020
Applicable Stamp Duty rate for rent/lease agreements -Resolving the Controversy
July 28, 2020
A Review of The CBN Guidelines On Global Standing Instructions (GSI)
July 24, 2020
Quick Commentary - Key Changes Introduced By the Courier and Logistics Services (Operations) Regulations 2020
July 24, 2020
Schedules for Nigerian Courts’ Annual Vacation
July 24, 2020
Overview of the Draft Framework for Regulatory Sandbox Operations and Implications for Industry Players
July 17, 2020
Counterfeiting and the potential for our healthcare sector
July 15, 2020
Chargeback Period Reduction for ATMs, POS and Web Transactions
July 15, 2020
ONLINE TRADE MARKS JOURNAL [VOL 1 NO 3, 29TH MAY 2020]
June 09, 2020
Consolidation and Restructuring of Law Firms and Practices in Nigeria Legal Industry
May 23, 2020
Company Meetings Under the Current Circumstances
May 12, 2020
Extension of Time For Filing Notices of Opposition In The Light of The Lockdown: The Position Of The Law
May 11, 2020
Innovate for a Green Future
April 27, 2020
Tax Benefits of Donations
April 21, 2020
Impact of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Establishment) Act 2019, on Companies Operating in Nigeria- Imposition of 0.005% Levy
April 15, 2020
Labour Relations in light of Present Circumstances
April 01, 2020
Lagos State Infectious Diseases (Emergency Prevention) Regulations 2020 –What You Should Know
March 30, 2020
Nigeria's Emergency Economic Stimulus Bill In Response To The COVID-19 Pandemic
March 27, 2020
Finance Act 2019 at a Glance
March 27, 2020
Tax Appeal Tribunal Holds That Tax Exemptions Will Not Be Granted Unless All Conditions Precedent For Its Grant Are Fulfilled
Newsletter
March 27, 2020
COVID-19, Force Majeure and Frustration
March 24, 2020
Legality of Service Marks in Nigeria
March 10, 2020
Nigeria Visa Policy 2020: What You Need To Know
March 05, 2020
The ITF levy, to pay or not to pay, is that a question? copy
February 17, 2020
Is there an active ban on Motorcycles and Tricycles on Lagos State Highways?
January 31, 2020
Libra Gist
January 30, 2020
Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contracts (Amendment) Act 2019: Overview
January 30, 2020
Financial Technology and Privacy: Evaluating the Approach to Consumer Data
January 24, 2020
Diamond and Access Bank Merger - Changing Financial Landscape in Nigeria
January 22, 2020
Assent-Decline on the National Housing Fund Bill – A Good Call by the President
January 22, 2020
Private Equity- Regulatory Summary of 2018
January 22, 2020
Does the Governing Council of the Industrial Training Fund have the power to demand for statutory contributions from the fees and allowances of non-executive directors?
January 22, 2020
Corporate Espionage and Unauthorized use of Proprietary Information
January 22, 2020
Cyber-Security Regulation In The Nigerian Fin-Tech Industry.
January 22, 2020
Can a Party who has Participated in Arbitration Proceedings Subsequently Complain About the Mode of Service of the Notice of Arbitration?
January 09, 2020
Cybersecurity Challenges of the Nigerian FinTech Sector
July 22, 2019
Green Bonds And The Emergence Of Sustainable Finance In The Nigerian Capital Market
June 04, 2019
The Legal Implications of Cloud Computing For Businesses
Bolakale Mallick
May 07, 2019
Determination of Residence under the Personal Income Tax Act
March 27, 2019
The Freeze Mandate
March 25, 2019
Regulatory Summary of 2018 – Private Equity
March 25, 2019
Suspension of the Freeze Mandate by FIRS
February 28, 2019
Regulatory Summary of 2018 – Banking & Finance
February 21, 2019
Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018
February 21, 2019
Regulatory Summary of 2018 – Corporate Tax
February 12, 2019
Diamond and Access Bank Merger - Changing Financial Landscape in Nigeria
January 27, 2019
Challenges facing the Fintech & E-Commerce Industries in Nigeria
October 16, 2018
Review of the Electricity Power Sector Reform Act (Amendment) Bill 2018
September 18, 2018
Applicability of VAT on Real Estate Transactions in Nigeria
September 18, 2018
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement: An Opportunity for The e-Commerce/Fintech Ecosystem
September 18, 2018