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HOW TO START A GAMING & BETTING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA

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Over the past few years, Nigeria has experienced accelerated growth in the gaming and betting industry. This growth is basically driven by increasing internet and mobile penetration and the availability of digital payments options offered by fintech. All these have made it simpler for more individuals to access gaming and betting, propelling the growth of […]

HOW TO CHECK AND VERIFY PROPERTY TITLES IN NIGERIA BEFORE BUYING

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Real estate investment in Nigeria is a lucrative venture, but it is riddled with risk—especially in terms of titles. Land sale scams, issues of who owns what. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over 70% of real estate fraud crimes in Nigeria are related to title irregularity issues. In order to make […]

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO REPATRIATION OF CAPITAL AND PROFITS IN NIGERIA BY FOREIGN INVESTORS

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Repatriation refers to the process of transferring people, assets, or funds back to their country of origin. In financial terms, it involves converting foreign-earned income, investments, or profits into the investor’s home currency. Businesses, individuals, and multinational corporations frequently engage in repatriation when they return capital from foreign subsidiaries, investments, or overseas income to their […]

HOW TO REGISTER FOR VAT IN NIGERIA

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What is VAT? Value Added Tax, popularly referred to as VAT, is a consumption tax levied on the supply of goods and services in Nigeria. The charge is levied at the rate of 7.5% of the value of the taxable goods and services supplied. Businesses involved in supplying goods and services must charge VAT to […]

SETTING UP A CRYPTOCURRENCY COMPANY IN NIGERIA

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The adoption of cryptocurrency has increased over the years in Nigeria, and it serves various purposes such as hedging against inflation, performing international money transfers, and also investing for wealth creation. Most people send funds to family members in Nigeria, who convert the asset into a local currency for daily usage. But despite such widespread […]

DOCUMENT CERTIFICATION IN NIGERIA: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

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Certification of documents in Nigeria is a very significant process that ascertains the validity of a document to ensure it meets all the legal and administrative requirements. This procedure is of immense importance in various scenarios, such as court cases, academics, international deals, company hiring, and immigration purposes. Certification shows that a document’s copy is […]

HOW TO LEGALLY DIVIDE INHERITED PROPERTY IN NIGERIA

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Inheritance disputes are not new to Nigerians; they largely occur whenever there is inadequate legal knowledge concerning the distribution of inheritance. It may be a piece of land, house, or other kinds of valued property,the process of sharing it can be hectic, particularly when numerous heirs are involved. This article provides a critical analysis of […]

TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS UNDER NIGERIAN LAW

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In the case of most commercial relationships, parties negotiate and agree to terms and conditions, normally captured in a contract. A contract is the oral or written agreement that stipulates rights and obligations of parties enforceable by law. The termination of a contract has been defined as the expiration of the commercial relationship before the […]

HOW TO SET UP AN OIL AND GAS COMPANY IN NIGERIA

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The oil and gas industry is one of the most important sectors in Nigeria’s economy, which has contributed immensely to the country’s GDP and provides enormous business opportunities. Setting up a company in such a sector requires a good understanding of the regulatory framework in Nigeria and compliance with multiple legal requirements. Below is a […]

HOW. TO OBTAIN A MANUFACTURING LICENSE IN NIGERIA

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Manufacturing in Nigeria requires compliance with several regulatory regimes that ensure the quality of the product, safety for consumption, and protection of the environment. This guide describes critical steps, requirements, and regulatory bodies required to obtain a manufacturing license in Nigeria. Why is a Manufacturing License Necessary? The following are some important reasons why obtaining […]