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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.