ULTIMATE GUIDE ON HOW TO EASILY OBTAIN AN EXPORT LICENSE IN NIGERIA
The Export Licence, issued by the government of Nigeria through the Nigerian Export Promotion Council NEPC, legally gives an exporter the rights to export specified goods into the international market. To any Nigerian business exporter, such a licence is therefore not only obligatory but also necessary for both national and international trade standards. This article […]
TENANT RIGHTS IN NIGERIA: LEGAL PROTECTION AGAINST UNINHABITABLE LIVING CONDITIONS IN NIGERIA
Tenants have the right to a safe and habitable home, no matter how little rent they pay. A “habitable home” means that the rental meets minimum living requirements, including a roof that does not leak rain, enough ventilation, solid floors and walls, protection from serious environmental hazards, and reasonable security against crime. In Chukwuma & […]
ESSENTIAL STEPS FOR EFFECTIVE DEBT RECOVERY IN NIGERIA
In view of recovering a debt in Nigeria, it must be through the processes recognized by the relevant laws. The relationship between a debtor and a creditor is timeless in human affairs, and more so, it makes it necessary to know the laws that regulate the recovery of debts. Understanding Debt Debt is defined as […]
HIERARCHY OF PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
The administration of the estate of a deceased person depends on whether they died with or without a will. Testacy describes a scenario where one dies leaving behind a valid will specifying how they wish their estate to be run and distributed. Conversely, intestacy refers to the state of an individual dying without a valid […]
KEY ELEMENTS OF LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS IN NIGERIA
Land acquisition in Nigeria is a technically and legally involved enterprise that requires utmost detail if the transaction is to be seamless. At the heart of this process is a land purchase agreement, otherwise called a sale agreement or contract of sale, which, in relation to real property, originates from the sale of land and […]
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO LEGAL IMPORTATION PROCEDURES IN NIGERIA
Nations around the world are interdependent in terms of goods and services, for no nation has all the resources which will enable its citizens to be self-sufficient. Like other nations, Nigeria lacks some of the goods that will make her self sufficient, thereby making importation of such goods inevitable. The following paper shall outline the […]
PROCEDURE FOR DISSOLVING AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE/FOUNDATION/NGO IN NIGERIA
The procedure for dissolving or closing down an Incorporated Trustee or Non-profit organization in Nigeria is outlined under Section 850 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA). Organizations falling under this category include Churches, Non-governmental organizations, Foundations, and Associations. Here is a detailed breakdown of the process: Petition for Dissolution: A petition can […]
TOP STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS UNDER THE NIGERIAN LABOUR LAW
To ensure businesses operate efficiently across all sectors, including tech, banking and finance, the employer-employee relationship must be meticulously managed. In Nigeria, this relationship is primarily governed by contractual agreements, supplemented by various laws and regulations, such as the Labour Act. Although the Labour Act mainly applies to lower cadre employees and unskilled workers, it […]
TOP FIVE TIPS FOR MUSICIANS TO PREVENT COPYRIGHT VIOLATIONS
As an entertainment lawyer in Nigeria, I frequently handle a wide range of intellectual property and copyright issues on behalf of artists and musicians. It’s widely recognized in the music community that mastering just three chords—G, C, and D—on the guitar enables one to play numerous hit songs. This simplicity has led to many musicians […]
STARTING A BUSINESS IN NIGERIA:ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS
For Entrepreneurs, finding a sustainable and enabling environment is crucial to building a successful enterprise. Investors are naturally drawn to regions where they can advance their business objectives effectively. Recent amendments to local company and tax laws in Nigeria, aimed at fostering a more conducive business climate, along with Nigeria’s ratification of the African Continental […]