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ArticleThe Effect Of Criminal Justice System On Asset And Debt Recovery In NigeriaThere have been numerous reports of arrest and prosecution of debtors for failure to settle their debts. NigeriaCriminal LawStrachan Partners
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ArticleReview Of The Regulatory Framework For Open Banking In NigeriaTo mitigate the cyber security and data privacy risks associated with open banking, the exchange of data through API's services have been divided into 4 main service categories based on the...NigeriaFinance and BankingUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
ArticleLaws Governing Money Lending Companies In NigeriaThe primary law governing money lending in Nigeria is the Money Lenders Law of various states, which set out the licensing requirements and regulations for money lenders operating within the state.NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawResolution Law Frim
ArticleThe Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Act 2019: Regulatory Implications For Merger Transactions In NigeriaThe Global Transaction Forecast (Report) issued by Baker Mckenzie and Oxford Economics predicts that merger and acquisition (M & A) transactions in Nigeria will continue to rise. NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawAndersen in Nigeria
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ArticleThe Advantages Of Retaining A Third Party Collection AgencyIt is without doubt that in-house collection offers some advantages because it can move swiftly to recover small debts.NigeriaFinance and BankingStrachan Partners
ArticleConsumer Protection Regulation In Nigeria: The Role Of The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection CommissionConsumer Protection has long been a significant concern worldwide, with increased focus on ensuring that suppliers of goods and services embrace fair practices to safeguard consumer rights.NigeriaConsumer ProtectionPavestones Legal
ArticleFederal Competition And Consumer Protection Commission Notice Of Threshold For Merger NotificationThe issuance of this Notice is a welcome step and is evidence of the Commission giving effect to the provisions of the Competition Act. NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawAELEX
ArticleFG Revises Excise Rates For Specific ProductsThe Federal Government of Nigeria ("FGN") has, via a Circular dated 7 February 2019 ("the Circular"), revised the excise rate on products classified under tariff heading (TH) 22.06.NigeriaGovernment, Public SectorDeloitte Nigeria
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