Introduction Foreigners are free to either do business alone or in partnership with any other person in Nigeria. They are free to invest in any sector of the Nigerian economy except items listed on the negative list.[1] Generally it is provided in the Company and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA), which is the law that […]
Introduction Every company, whether private or public, must have a secretary except a small company. The company secretary works on the board of directors, the general meeting and may be responsible for the day-to-day running of the company. A company can appoint an assistant or deputy company secretary. Where there is no company secretary, or […]
As Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, Nigeria continues to attract global interest as a strategic destination for investment. From its dynamic consumer market to its vast natural and human resources, Nigeria presents promising opportunities for foreign businesses seeking expansion in Africa. However, navigating the legal and regulatory landscape is essential for any foreign […]
Introduction Operating a business in Nigeria entails more than the delivery of quality goods or services; it also demands strict adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations. For many entrepreneurs and business owners, taxation can seem like a maze of paperwork, platforms, and penalties. Nonetheless, tax compliance remains a critical aspect of lawful and sustainable […]
Introduction On March 18, 2025, the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a televised national address, issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, an oil-producing region of the country. The President justified this decision by citing intelligence reports indicating a series of alarming incidents of pipeline vandalism perpetrated by militant […]
Introduction The investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2024 was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu in March 2025. The Act repealed the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2007. The new Act is enacted to protect investors, ensure fair and efficient markets, and build trust in the financial system. The Investment and Securities Act is […]
In Nigeria, the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA) governs the appointment and removal of company directors. Shareholders wishing to remove a director are to issue a special notice (28 days before the general meeting) of the resolution seeking to remove the concerned director, and or to appoint some other director in the stead […]
导言 专利所有权赋予持有人管理其发明的创造、使用、进口和销售的专有权。但是，专利资格需要符合一定的标准，并非所有发明都符合条件。在尼日利亚注册专利涉及多个步骤和要求。本文旨在讨论尼日利亚专利注册的复杂性、[...]。
尼日利亚的收养程序涉及一系列步骤，包括咨询、提交文件和法院申请。儿童权利法》规定了收养程序并概述了收养要求。尼日利亚各州的收养程序各不相同，这是因为该事项属于尼日利亚各州可 [...] 办理的范围。
代孕是越来越多不孕不育夫妇的选择，但由于缺乏全面的联邦立法，代孕在尼日利亚的法律地位仍不明确。在本文中，我们将回答一些有关尼日利亚代孕行为合法性的重要问题。 什么是代孕？代孕是一种安排，在这种安排中，妇女[...]
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