Introduction Most businesses put much effort in ensuring that they portray high standards. As a result of this, when the need rises to make a hire, they move swiftly to ensure that they retain their standard. The irony of this […]
Introduction Most businesses put much effort in ensuring that they portray high standards. As a result of this, when the need rises to make a hire, they move swiftly to ensure that they retain their standard. The irony of this […]
Background It is not unusual for foreign embassies and consulates to request that documents are to be translated, notarized, and or authenticated/legalized. Documents issued by local government councils, State and Federal Government Ministries, such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, educational […]
Character and Police Certificate Requirements – Nigeria Introduction Visitors and Persons desirous of taking up employment/residence in a number of Countries are expected to be of good character and will be assessed against the character requirements. Requirements usually include a […]
Background: Recently, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2017 “the Rules” replaced the National Industrial Court Rules 2007 and the Practice Direction 2012, which previously guided procedures in the National Industrial Court. With the new Rules, the […]
Background For investors looking to do business and companies doing business in Nigeria, there are myriad considerations. Navigating the business landscape without falling foul of the provisions of the UK Bribery Act 2010 (UKBA) and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act […]
Legal and Regulatory Regime Companies and Allied Matters Act (Chapter C20), LFN 2004 (“CAMA”) This is the principal statute regulating the establishment and operation of companies in Nigeria. The CAMA establishes the Corporate Affairs Commission (“CAC”) as Nigeria’s companies’ registry, and […]
COMPANY SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE Company Letter Head Nigerian company law provides that every company shall on its letter head, state in legible characters the particulars of directors of the company, the nationality of its directors (if not Nigerian), the address of […]
There are three main categories of work authorization in Nigeria; as stated below, Long Term Work Authorization “CERPAC” (one year) Short-Term Work Authorization “TWP” (Sixty Days) ECOWAS Card (Two Years) SHORT TERM WORKERS A Temporary Work Permit (TWP) is applicable […]
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