Introduction Disputes are inevitable in most business relationships. Traditional litigation, while effective, often proves to be time-consuming, expensive and adversarial, potentially straining business relationships. This is particularly the case in…
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Introduction Revocation of trademarks refers to the legal process of cancelling or removing a registered trademark from the official Trademark Register by the Registrar of Trademarks or the court. In…
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Introduction Almost three years after The Start-up Act, was signed into law in Nigeria, the jury is still out as to whether or not it has made any difference at…
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Introduction An International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) is a company approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate the transfer of funds from individuals or entities residing abroad…
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Introduction 2024 saw significant changes in Nigeria’s legal and regulatory landscape, with notable developments across various sectors including financial services, oil and gas, energy, transportation, etc. Significant judicial decisions were…
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Introduction Following the emergence of online betting, the Nigerian gambling industry has experienced extraordinary growth in the past few years. This also followed the legalization of some forms of gambling…
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Introduction Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare services remotely using information and communication technologies which allow real-time audio or audio-visual patient-health provider communication, diagnosis and treatment through laboratory tests and…
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Introduction With Nigeria being a leading Fintech hub in Africa, we have in last few years witnessed a surge in online money lending service. The operation of money lending business…
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It is required that all food, drinks, drugs, chemicals, cosmetic products and medical devices whether imported or locally manufactured are registered with The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration…
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The Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) handbook was recently issued by the Ministry of Interior and was launched by the Nigerian president, on 27 February 2024. The EEL is a government-mandated…
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