Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe on BDC Recapitalisation: Analysing the New CBN Guidelines
Following the release of the 2024 Guidelines for Bureau De Change (BDC) Operations, the Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced higher capital thresholds, revised licensing tiers, and a compliance deadline of June 3, 2025.
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe Advises 5554 Technologies Inc. on Sale of Bankly to C-One Ventures Platform
Can a bank restrict a customer’s account without a court order? According to the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, the answer is yes. If there’s a report of fraud or suspicious activity, a bank may act immediately.
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe Advises 5554 Technologies Inc. on Sale of Bankly to C-One Ventures Platform
We are pleased to have acted as legal counsel to 5554 Technologies Inc. on the sale of Bankly, a leading Nigerian microfinance and fintech institution with over 2 million customers and a nationwide agent network of more than 50,000.
Court of Appeal of Nigeria Backs Swift Account Restrictions: Insights from Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Can a bank restrict a customer’s account without a court order? According to the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, the answer is yes. If there’s a report of fraud or suspicious activity, a bank may act immediately.
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe Advises Yikodeen Company Limited on an Equity Investment from Aruwa Capital Fund II
We are pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Yikodeen Company Limited (“Yikodeen”), the subsidiary of Yikodeen Africa Corporation, the Mauritius-incorporated holding company and a prominent manufacturer of quality footwear and leather products in Nigeria.
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe Advises Ojaja Pan Africa Limited on its N10,000,000,000 Commercial Paper Issuance Programme
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Ojaja Pan Africa Limited in connection with the establishment of its ₦10,000,000,000 (Ten Billion Naira) Commercial Paper Issuance Programme, which has been successfully admitted on the FMDQ Exchange platform.
DOA Announces 4th Annual TMT Business Series: “Beyond the Startup Frenzy: Building the Infrastructure for a Digital Nigeria”
Leading commercial law firm, Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA), is set to host the 4th edition of its flagship Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Business Series on Thursday, 5th June 2025, in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe Admits Simisola Eyisanmi into the Firm’s Partnership.
The Partners of Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (“DOA”) are pleased and most delighted to announce the admission of Ms. Simisola Eyisanmi into the Firm’s Partnership. Simisola co-leads the Capital Market and Energy Practice of the Firm.