Category: Law
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Cryptocurrency – The Revolution of a Digital Economy
Cryptocurrency – The Revolution of a Digital Economy can’t be explained without looking at the beginning of money. Cryptocurrency – The Beginning of money Technology never waits for man. The world we live in is constantly changing from various technological innovations. Recently, one of such technological innovations is affecting the way we transact financially.…
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Top 5 “wahala be like bicycle” situation in law
The top five “wahala be like bicycle” situation in law is looked at in this writeup. When people say “Wahala be like bicycle” in Nigeria, it simply means that some simple actions can easily lead to a lot of problems or consequences. It also means man’s problem in life is endless. In regards…
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All You need to know about Eligible Customer Status Application
The Eligible customer Regulation was developed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to facilitate competition and access to electricity supply for high-end users in Nigeria who are either unserved or underserved. N.B: Electricity tariff in Nigeria has also created some disparities amongst users. Through the Eligible customer regulations, power Generating companies (Gencos) with uncontracted…
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How to file for divorce in Nigeria – Grounds for Divorce
Knowing how to file for divorce in Nigeria is handy whether you want to file for a divorce or not in Nigeria. The sole ground for filing a divorce in Nigeria is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably (see S.15(1) of the Matrimonial Causes Act). There are so many things one have to consider…
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10 Things Every New Wig must know – Tips for New Lawyers
I will be discussing 10 (ten) things every new wig must know – tips for new Lawyers. However, this writeup will also be very useful for old wigs. Before I “unzip the box”, I will want to congratulate you on your Call to Bar. It is no small feat to be called to the Nigerian…
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How to Access the N100 Billion Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Intervention fund for the Healthcare Industry
Here, we will be discussing how to access the N100 Billion Central Bank of Nigeria intervention fund for the Healthcare Industry during and after the COVID-19 pandemic era. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affects virtually all spheres of the economy. Therefore the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in its efforts to cushion the impact of the…
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Advantages of limited liability company
I appreciate all the feedback I received from my previous articles. Thus, in response to several inquiries; one which is what are the advantages of a limited liability company? These enquiries have now led me to write on the advantages of a limited liability company. I reiterate again that a limited liability company is one…
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Nigerian Labour law – Position of the Law on Selected Labour Matters
We can’t talk about the Nigerian Labour Law without talking about the National Industrial Court. The National Industrial Court of Nigeria is a special court that has been set up to specifically deal with labour matters. It was originally established in 1976 by the Trade Dispute Act, CAP 432 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria…
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How to upgrade a Business Name to a Company
How to upgrade a business name to a company (limited liability company) is not as difficult as it sounds. You might, however, need a guide from a legal/corporate expert. This writeup is simply to get you abreast with the simple steps to enable you to know how to upgrade a business name to a company…
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How to register a company in Nigeria – all baby steps
Knowing how to register a company in Nigeria is a major concern for entrepreneurs. However, this knowledge leads them to a lot of legal terms that confuses them. For instance, LLC, ltd, Ultd (Do not panic, we will break down all these corporate acronyms in another post), etc. Now the thrust of this article is…
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What is a Civil Court Case? How to Prepare for a Civil Case
The question of what is a civil court case is a familiar question. What is a Civil Court Case is always asked in most legal gathering or platform by non-lawyers and lawyers alike. A Civil Court Case is simply a court case that is civil in nature. It is every case that is not criminal.…