TOP 5 LEGAL MISTAKES INVESTORS MAKE IN NIGERIA AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Whether you’re a Nigerian in the diaspora putting money back home or a foreign company entering one of Africa’s largest markets, Nigeria offers enormous opportunity. It also offers enormous legal risk, especially for those who don’t know the terrain. At our firm, we have advised clients across oil and gas, real estate, and banking and […]
HOW TO REGISTER A BUSINESS IN NIGERIA IN 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Want to register a business in Nigeria? This complete step-by-step guide covers CAC registration, required documents, costs, and timelines. Contact our business lawyers. Starting a business in Nigeria is one of the most exciting decisions you can make. But before you open your doors, print your business cards, or start accepting payments, you must do […]
HOW HIGH-NET-WORTH INDIVIDUALS IN NIGERIA CAN LEGALLY PROTECT THEIR ASSETS FROM BUSINESS RISKS AND PERSONAL CLAIMS
How high-net-worth people in Nigeria can legally protect their assets from business risks and personal claims. High-net-worth individuals in Nigeria face a unique problem: the more wealth they accumulate, the more exposed they become. A single lawsuit, a failed partnership, a marital dispute, or a business liability can wipe out assets built over many years. […]
THE NIGERIA TAX ACT 2025: GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (BELOW N50M)
Kemi registered a limited liability company, instantly her business became a separate person. Kemi paid tax on N5M but made N20M
BEYOND THE HEADLINES: LEGAL LESSONS FROM THE REGINA DANIELS AND NED NWOKO’S MARRIAGE
Regina Daniels & Ned Nwoko The public debate over the marriage of Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko has ignited strong feelings and cultural discussions across Nigeria. Yet, beyond the viral headlines, there is an important legal case study that touches on key aspects of Nigerian family law, including types of marriage, customs, constitutional rights, child […]
HOW TO DO LEGAL BACKGROUND CHECK ON COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
How to do legal background check on Companies in Nigeria The Nigerian real estate market is among the fastest-growing sectors in Africa. It’s also unfortunately a leading target for scammers posing as developers and brokers, most notably on social media. Millions of Naira are lost to fictitious firms or unregistered real estate scams annually, rendering […]
HOW TO VOLUNTARILY WIND UP A COMPANY IN NIGERIA
In Nigeria, a company can be wound up voluntarily by resolution of its shareholders or compulsorily by an order of court. Voluntary winding up of a company involves the resolution of all its affairs and legal dissolution of the company as a corporate entity. This article addresses voluntary winding up in line with procedures, duties […]
REMEDIES FOR VICTIMS OF ONLINE DEFAMATION AND CYBERBULLYING IN NIGERIA
The rise of social media and digital platforms has transformed how people connect and share information. Unfortunately, it has also led to an increase in harmful conduct such as online defamation and cyberbullying, which often cause reputational damage, emotional distress, and even financial loss for victims. Unlike traditional forms of defamation, online abuse spreads faster, […]
LIST OF TRADEMARK CLASSES IN NIGERIA
A registered trademark is an identity and distinction that sets apart products of particular providers from those of others in the marketplace and affords the opportunity to benefit from the valuable reputation built over time in course of using the trademark. Trademark applications are arranged according to the description and scope of the type of […]
LEGAL DUTIES OF EXECUTORS IN ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND PROBATE IN NIGERIA
The death of a person triggers a series of legal processes for the administration and distribution of their estate. One can die testate (with a valid Will) or intestate (without a Will) in law. In the event of a person dying testate, the Testator (drafter of the Will) has to appoint persons to oversee the […]