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How To Obtain Police Clearance Certificate in Nigeria

Most times individuals in Nigeria or even outside of Nigeria may need to obtain a police character certificate for different reasons or purposes. However, the most common reason for obtaining a police character certificate is for immigration or travel purpose. In this…

03/08/2022

How To Calculate PAYE Tax In Nigeria

Personal Income Tax (PIT) is a tax imposed on individuals including employees, partners in a partnership, unincorporated trusts, joint ventures, families and communities. It is imposed based on source and residency rules. The two key legislation are the Personal Income Tax Amendment…

03/08/2022

How To Obtain Business Insurance in Nigeria

Starting your own business (either small or big) is a big, scary step in the unknown no doubt. It comes with lots of risks – the risk of losing your capital, interest, and profit. You’re also at risk of employing the wrong employee,…

03/08/2022

How To Register Trademarks In Nigeria

Introduction Over the years, trademarks have gained prominence around the world as one of the most important intangible assets of any business. Trademarks play a crucial role in branding as they provide businesses and their products with a unique identity. Today's article…

27/07/2022

How To Register An Industrial Design In Nigeria

The Nigerian Patents & Designs Act provides that "any combination of lines and/or colours and three-dimensional form whether or not associated with colours is an industrial design, if it is intended by the creator to be used as a model or pattern to…

27/07/2022

Registration Of Patent In Nigeria

WHAT IS A PATENT? A patent is a government authority or licence conferring an exclusive right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention in the country it is obtained…

27/07/2022

How To Register Your Product With NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is the agency responsible for regulating and granting permits for the exportation, importation, manufacture, and the registration of products such as drugs, chemicals, consumable goods, cosmetics, biological, and medical services which…

22/07/2022

How to Obtain a Nigerian Temporary Work Permit

As a rule, a citizen of any foreign country who desires to work or reside in Nigeria must procure a visa for either a short stay or permanent residence. It ultimately means you must comply with the immigration requirements of Nigeria. What is…

22/07/2022

Procedure for Obtaining Grant of Probate in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION Probate practice deals with the procedure of administration of the estate of the deceased after his death. It also refers to the procedure for grant of probate and letters of administration in both contentious and non-contentious cases. Probate or letters of administration…

16/07/2022

How To Get A Divorce In Nigeria

Unlike marriage, getting divorce (“Decree of Dissolution”) in Nigeria, is no walk in the park. The process can be overwhelming, frustrating and sometimes messy if not properly managed. Courts are very mindful and reluctant to dissolve marriages, as its priority is to…

16/07/2022