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The Taxman Knows You: Understanding VAIDS In Nigeria

INTRODUCTION Pursuant to the Executive Order No 4 of 2017, The Federal Ministry of Finance was empowered to set up…

5 years ago

Background Checks on Employees – Nigeria

Introduction Most businesses put much effort in ensuring that they portray high standards. As a result of this, when the…

6 years ago

Document Authentication and Legalization – Nigeria

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

6 years ago

Character and Police Clearance Certificate Requirements – Nigeria

Character and Police Certificate Requirements – Nigeria Introduction Visitors and Persons desirous of taking up employment/residence in a number of…

6 years ago

Nigeria – New Civil Procedure Rules for the National Industrial Court

Background: Recently, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2017 “the Rules” replaced the National Industrial Court Rules…

6 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, there are myriad considerations. Navigating the business…

6 years ago

Doing Business in Nigeria

Legal and Regulatory Regime Companies and Allied Matters Act (Chapter C20), LFN 2004 (“CAMA”) This is the principal statute regulating the…

6 years ago

Compliance Notes -Nigeria

COMPANY SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE Company Letter Head Nigerian company law provides that every company shall on its letter head, state in…

6 years ago

Business Immigration

There are three main categories of work authorization in Nigeria; as stated below, Long Term Work Authorization “CERPAC” (one year)…

6 years ago