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What is Companies Income Tax (CIT)? CIT is tax on the profits of incorporated entities in Nigeria.

Compliance with corporate regulations is a fundamental aspect of operating a business legally and efficiently in Nigeria. Among these regulations, the requirement to file annual returns...

On February 14, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2023 (the "BFA"). Section 14 of the BFA amended sections 275...

Starting a business in Nigeria is an exciting venture, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most critical aspects of running a successful startup is having the right contractual agreements in place.

The potential of an economy to attract investment depends largely on the state of governance of the economy and the policy thrusts of the managers of the economy.

As part of the commitments of the Federal Government of Nigeria to continuously create an enabling environment for doing business, on February 13, 2023, the Business Facilitation Bill 2022...

To ensure that host communities derive both economic and social benefits from mining activities conducted within their territories, the Federal Government ("FG")...

In 2016, the Nigerian Film Industry was recognised as the largest film producer in the world with an estimated contribution of 2.3% (NGN239 billion) to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Survival of family businesses has always been a cause for concern for family business experts. Considerable efforts and resources have over time been invested in the development of solutions ...

By virtue of Regulation 13 of the Companies Regulations 2021 ("the Regulation"), all existing companies whose issued capital are less than the minimum issued share capital...

Corporate governance might sound like a complex term, but at its core, it's about how companies are managed and overseen to ensure fairness, honesty, and good decision-making.

In the vibrant and dynamic landscape of Nigeria, the allure of entrepreneurship has never been stronger.

On May 29, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Operations (Cost Efficiency Incentives) Order, 2025 (the "Order")...

A Nominee is a person who holds assets on behalf of another person but who does not have any beneficial interest in the assets

Under Nigerian law, business activities may be undertaken in Nigeria through any of the following types of entities or arrangements:

One of the hardest decisions in business is knowing when to pivot. For many founders – especially in family businesses, a pivot can feel like abandoning roots, like changing the very DNA of what you have built. But the truth is: pivoting should not be seen as erasing the past but as a means to preserve the future.

With over $4 billion raised in private capital across Africa last year, we're seeing families step into deals that offer more than just returns. From co-investments in energy and logistics...