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 Nigeria…
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 essence,…
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 enhancing…
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 to…
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 in…
A money lender looking to operate in Nigeria must navigate a regulated framework that governs loan services across the country. With Nigeria being a leading Fintech hub in Africa, we…
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…
Introduction A Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSP) licence is a financial licence within the payments system which is issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A PSSP licence authorizes…
Introduction 2022 has been an incredibly busy and exciting year in the Nigerian legal and regulatory environment. There were major and far-reaching changes ushered in by the regulatory authorities particularly…
On 28 March 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued the Guidelines for the Regulation and Supervision of Credit Guarantee Companies (CGCs) in Nigeria. The Guidelines are expected to…