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Visa, work and residence permit in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION As in any other country, Non- Nigerians that desire to enter, work and reside in Nigeria have to comply…

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#MeToo Movement- steps to curbing work place sexual harassment in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION Sexual Harassment has been unlawful for decades and most cases of sexual harassment at the workplace go unreported. This…

5 years ago

Enforcement of arbitral awards

In the age of globalisation, increasing commercial transactions and trade is not without the prospect of dispute. To guarantee a…

5 years ago

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) & UK Bribery Act (“UKBA”)

Takeaways for Companies doing business in Nigeria Background For investors looking to do business and companies doing business in Nigeria,…

5 years ago

SERVICE OF PROCESS IN FOREIGN COUNTRY BACKGROUND

Proper service is a pre-condition to the exercise of a court’s jurisdiction. Non-service robs the court off its jurisdiction to…

5 years ago

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION PROCESS IN NIGERIA

Trademark registration in Nigeria is regulated by the Trademarks Act 1967 and Trademarks Regulations. The  application is made to the…

5 years ago

DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION AND LEGALIZATION IN NIGERIA

Background It is not unusual for foreign embassies and consulates to request that documents are to be translated, notarized, and…

5 years ago

Employee Checks In Nigeria: What employers need to know

For organisations, the goal is to employ individuals that will further its growth, reputation and reflect the standard of operational…

5 years ago

Nigerian President signs executive order mandating Nigerian taxpayers to declare and pay tax on their offshore assets

The Nigerian President, Mohammadu Buhari on the 8th of October signed the Executive Order 8 of 2018 (EO8) on Voluntary…

5 years ago

EU-GDPR: The Impact On Nigerian Companies With Foreign Participation

Expansion of globalization and advancement of technology has given birth to a modern challenge on the protection of privacy. Modern…

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