HOW TO SET UP A REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN NIGERIA

The Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA) is the operative law regulating corporate and business-related activities in Nigeria. Under this law, any company desirous of carrying on business in Nigeria must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, the statutory body saddled with the responsibility for business registration and post-incorporation compliance in Nigeria. Under […]
HOW TO SET UP AN OIL AND GAS COMPANY IN NIGERIA

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 […]
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 […]
KEY COMPONENTS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS IN NIGERIA

The employment contract in Nigeria is a crucial tool in employment and labour relations, serving to delineate the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved. It primarily underscores the employer’s authority to direct and oversee the employee’s work. According to section 91 of the Labour Act 2004, a contract of employment is described as “an […]