Goldsmiths Solicitors – Legal Recap for the Year 2023
Introduction 2023 was election year in Nigeria. It therefore was no surprise that we saw a lot of activities in the legal space in Nigeria, not least in the enactment…
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Termination of Employment in Nigeria: Legal Considerations for Employers.
Introduction Like in all common law jurisdictions, relationships between employers and employees in Nigeria are primarily governed by their contracts of employment and any applicable employment laws for the time…
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What the Electricity Act 2023 Means for the Electricity Market and Stakeholders in Nigeria.
On 9th June 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electricity Act 2023 into law. Notwithstanding all the steps taken by previous governments and administrations, the Nigerian power sector continues…
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Better Late than Never: Nigeria Finally Passes the Data Protection Act
On 12 June 2023, the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (“the Act”) was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Act provides a legal framework for the protection…
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Trademarks in Nigeria: Registration, Infringement and Enforcement
Introduction A Trademark is a unique sign or mark that distinguishes the goods and services of one business from another. A mark can either be a device, brand, heading, label,…
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How to Obtain a Payment Solution Service Providers Licence in Nigeria
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…
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An Overview of CBN’s Operational Guidelines for Open Banking in Nigeria
Introduction By a Circular dated 7th March 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the “Operational Guidelines for Open Banking in Nigeria” (‘the Guidelines’). The Guidelines set out rules…
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The Benefits of Protecting your Intellectual Property in Nigeria
Intellectual Property is an important asset and its value can only be fully realized and enjoyed only when fully protected. Nigeria has proven to be a major global hub for…
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Goldsmiths Solicitors – Legal Recap for the Year 2022
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…
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An Overview of the Central Bank of Nigeria Exposure Draft Guidelines on Contactless Payments in Nigeria
On 25 October 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the Exposure Draft Guidelines on Contactless Payments in Nigeria (the Guidelines). The Guidelines were released by CBN in line…
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The Nigerian Startup Act, 2022, Nigeria’s Bold Step to Encourage Innovation?
The Nigerian Startup Act, 2022 (the Act) was signed into law on 19th October 2022 by President Muhammad Buhari. The core objectives of the Act are to boost digital operations…
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An Overview of the Central Bank of Nigeria Exposure Draft Guidelines for the Regulation of Representative Offices of Foreign Banks in Nigeria
On 12 October 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released an exposure draft Guidelines for the Regulation of Representative Offices of Foreign Banks in Nigeria (the Guidelines). The Guidelines…
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