HOW TO GET A COURT ORDER IN NIGERIA
Issuance of Court orders in Nigeria The issuance of a court order in Nigeria depends on the nature and stage of the legal proceeding, and the procedural rules governing such proceedings. A court order can be orally communicated by the judge and subsequently reduced to writing. It is generally a formal order, ruling, or command […]
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW FIRM IN ABUJA AND LAGOS
Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, has evolved at dizzying speed into a thriving hub of business and legal activity. Amongst the numerous law firms practicing in this cosmopolitan environment, Olamide Oyetayo & Co emerges as first choice through sheer expertise and unwavering commitment to Employment and Labour Law. Founded by excellence and the outcome-focused mindset, Olamide […]
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES IN NIGERIA
Each case of employment Dispute is unique, and the appropriate legal action depends on the facts of each case. Acting on instinct rather than legal advice can lead to a loss of rights by the employee or expose the employer to liability. Based on our experience in employment litigation, we recognize basic legal principles to […]
GUIDE TO REGISTERING A FOREIGN COMPANY IN NIGERIA
Nigeria foreign company registration is the focal option by which a foreign entity/company can acquire a separate Nigerian legal personality and rightfully carry on business. A foreign company may also begin to operate as an ancillary business, such as an office representative, agency, subsidiary, or a foreign company branch in Nigeria. A company, however, of […]
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO REPATRIATION OF CAPITAL AND PROFITS IN NIGERIA BY FOREIGN INVESTORS
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 […]
SETTING UP A CRYPTOCURRENCY COMPANY IN NIGERIA
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
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 […]
TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS UNDER NIGERIAN LAW
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 WRITE A PETITION TO THE EFCC IN NIGERIA
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is the body in Nigeria responsible for investigating and prosecuting financial crimes, fraud, and corruption. It was established on April 13, 2003, and has since been regarded as an “eagle” in the identification and tackling of fraudulent activities. One of the key ways EFCC operates is by acting upon petitions […]
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Private and public limited liability companies are the most important forms of business entities in Nigeria, each serving different purposes and operating under different frameworks. This article examines the key features and differences between these two types of companies. Private Companies A private company, under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, is characterized by the […]