In a landmark decision delivered on July 30, 2024, the Federal High Court ("FHC") held that section 18(2) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, as amended ("CAMA 2020"), which permits private companies...

Our Firm is pleased to provide updates regarding the latest regulatory and compliance initiatives underway at the Federal Ministry of Interior. Kindly find the updates below...

The fitness and wellness industry has rapidly evolved over the years, as such the industry is no longer restricted to the traditional varieties of sporting equipment.

On June 19, 2024, the Nigeria Custom Service ("NCS") commenced a verification exercise for private aircraft owners.

The Corporate Affairs Commission ("CAC") serves as the statutory authority entrusted with the registration and oversight of legal entities in Nigeria. In the wake of the enactment of the Companies...

Nigeria operates a "first to file" system and our Trade Marks Act grants the owner of a registered trademark exclusive rights to use the trademark and protect it from any form of infringement.

In exercise of powers conferred on him by various tax statutes, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy has issued the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations 2024.

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

The subject-matter jurisdiction of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria ("NICN") is limited to labour and employment disputes.

The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019 ("NDPR") requires organisations that collect and process personal data of Nigerians and Nigerian residents to adopt appropriate systems and processes ..

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission ("NDPC" or "the Commission") has extended the registration deadline for organizations that are required by law...

In February 2022, following an application by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed the establishment of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau.

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to significantly impact people's health, businesses and the global economy.

On May 22 and 23, 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN"), by a notice published in the official gazette of the Federal Government, revoked the licenses...

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") is the apex regulator of Nigeria's monetary and financial sectors and has statutory powers to issue regulations...

The Appellant, an international hotel group with operations in over ninety (90) countries including Nigeria, instituted a trademark infringement action against the Respondent...

On May 23, 2021, Gbemisola Isimi, the founder of CultureTree, a UK based organization which runs a parents and toddlers play group called Yoruba Stars, where children are taught the Yoruba language...

Recently, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued a directive to commercial banks that they publish the personal information of customers that breaches the provisions of its PTA/BTA guidelines...

In recent times, corporate entities operating in various sectors of the Nigerian economy have been inundated with tax assessments from the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission ("RMAFC").

The contention on the applicability of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act, 2003 to Drilling Rigs, particularly on the question of whether a Drilling Rig can be construed as a vessel within the definition ...