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Registering a business name in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission can be the easy way to go if you are looking for a relatively affordable option to formalize your business. The requirements are quite straightforward, the technicalities are limited and compliance reporting obligations…

A state is indefensible without a constitution. Every state has its own definite set of rules. These rules fix the basic structure of the government for operating the state. These rules of the state are called the constitution. The constitution is the legal…

The role of political parties in Nigeria is paramount to the governance of the Nation. The Constitution places so much importance on political parties to the extent that individual candidacy is still a subject of debate. A political party according to the…

By Dr George Ogunjimi What Is Adverse Possession? The term "adverse possession" refers to a legal principle that grants title to someone who resides on or is in possession of another person's land. The property's title is granted to the possessor as long…

On Monday, June 12, 2023, the President, Bola Tinubu, signed into law the Student Loan Bill. The bill, which will enable Nigerian students to have access to interest-free loans, was introduced by the outgoing speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. With…

Debt recovery is one of the thorny issues we get to face in our dealings with fellow humans at some point. It could be a close relative or a business partner. Either way, we need to find a way to get our money…

The International Money Transfer Operators (“IMTO”) licence is required for the provision of cross-border payment services to Nigerians and foreigners in overseas countries. In Nigeria, no person or institution is allowed to provide international money transfer services unless such person or institution…

SAN is the highest and most prestigious legal title in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The position of  SAN is conferred on lawyers once a year. The title is for those who have performed excellently in the law profession. The award has its beginnings…

The judiciary is the third arm of government in Nigeria. This arm of government consists of judges, magistrates and lawyers who argue cases or give judgments in court and who are saddled with the protection of justice. The judiciary was established by…

The establishing and running of hospitals in Nigeria are stringently regulated by the government agencies. The following are some measures and requirements for setting up a clinic in Nigeria: Primarily, you must start by registering with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). After achieving…