Franchising first appeared mainstream in Nigeria in 1951 when the Nigerian Bottling Company acquired the right to sell Coca Cola products and leverage the brand's strength to monopolise the beverage...

Starting a franchise business is not as easy as it may seem. The concept of franchise demands a high degree of cooperation from both the franchisor and the franchisees.

It is not as simple as it would seem to launch a franchise. It is a concept that can be abused and therefore necessitates a lot of collaboration between the franchisor and the franchisees.

Many businesses in Nigeria and abroad often leverage franchising in order to grow their businesses sustainably. This is because franchising allows businesses to successfully replicate their business model...

A registered trademark owner in Nigeria can assign his rights under Nigerian law.

On May 22, 2024, in a bid to reform and sanitize Bureau De Change operations in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") released the new "Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines...

Time moves fast and Yes, it's Thursday. Like we indicated in our last newsletter, we have an amazing round up of compliance news across the continent, and an interactive map that highlights estimated businesses registration timeline.

In our last Newsletter, we highlighted how licensing external tech can help you grow without losing focus on your core business objective. Now, let's flip the script, what if your IP could do the heavy lifting?

Franchising is a business model that businesses use to expand their brand and operational footprint.

Technology transfer plays various roles in a country, the most notable being economic and technological development.

In an earlier article, we highlighted why some venture capital firms require Startups to incorporate an offshore holding company prior to funding.

Franchising is becoming more popular globally and with more franchises getting established in Nigeria, it is important that franchisors adequately protect the underlying rights that give value...

In our current economic clime with the growth of consumerism, markets for goods and services have become increasingly globalised with the coming of age of information technology.

In the realm of business expansion, franchising stands as a beacon of opportunity, offering a unique model that fosters growth, innovation, and sustainability with reduced risk.

The liquidity challenges in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry ("NESI")'s value chain are often attributed to the losses that arise at the...

Franchising is an increasingly popular business model in Nigeria, offering entrepreneurs a way to expand their brand rapidly without the heavy capital outlay typically required for growth. The model allows for quicker...

Starting a franchise business is not as easy as it may seem. The concept of franchise demands a high degree of co-operation from both the franchisor and the franchisees.

The association states that there are two types of franchise arrangements: business and product franchises.

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") on February 23, 2024, issued a circular addressed to all Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and stakeholders in the financial services industry.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are very valuable business assets which do not only contribute to the general profitability of a business but also leads to the advancement of the innovative and...