Business registration in Nigeria is a central process done through a federal commission. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) was established by virtue of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 to regulate the formation and operations of companies in Nigeria, the commission oversees the registration of companies & businesses and post-incorporation matters. The most [...]
BANK VERIFICATION NUMBER (BVN) IN NIGERIA The enrollment of a Bank Verification Number (BVN) is an essential process that plays a significant role in the Nigerian banking sector. BVN is a unique identification system introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to curb fraud, enhance security, and ensure a smooth working financial transaction. The [...]
MONEY LENDING REGULATIONS IN NIGERIA The primary law governing money lending in Nigeria is the Money Lenders Law of various states, which set out the licensing requirements and regulations for money lenders operating within the state. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) also regulates money lending activities in Nigeria and protects the rights [...]
Foreigner ownership of Nigerian companies refers to the ownership of a company registered in Nigeria by non-Nigerian individuals or entities. It is possible for foreign investors to own all or part of a Nigerian company, subject to the regulations and restrictions set by the Nigerian government. Foreign ownership of Nigerian companies is regulated by the [...]
LITHIUM LICENSE IN NIGERIA Lithium mining is a growing industry in Nigeria, and the government has recently issued permits to allow companies to begin mining operations. The Nigerian government has identified lithium as a strategic mineral and is keen to develop the industry in order to benefit from its potential economic benefits. Â Exploration for [...]
 FCCPC REGISTRATION FOR DIGITAL LENDING COMPANIES The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is the regulatory authority responsible for, among other things, the administration and enforcement of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 (the Act). Recently the FCCPC, NITDA (National Information Technology Development Agency) together with other federal agencies have been looking [...]
Money laundering is the process of concealing the origin of money, obtained from illicit activities such as drug trafficking, corruption, and embezzlement by converting it into a legitimate source. It is a crime in many jurisdictions with varying definitions. It is usually a key operation of organized crime. In Nigeria, the Money Laundering (Prevention and [...]
Business Permits and other necessary licenses must be obtained by any foreign-owned company for a seamless business operation in Nigeria. In addition to obtaining a business permit, any foreigner wishing to work as an employee or control a company in Nigeria must also obtain an Expatriate Quota through the company for that purpose. Both the [...]
The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has recently released new rules regarding the issuance, exchange and custody of digital assets (i.e digital token that represents assets such as debt or equity claim on the issuer) in Nigeria. Digital assets here refer to all types of crypto assets. The rules shall apply to all issuers [...]
HOW TO START A BUSINESS IN NIGERIAÂ In Nigeria, foreign investments have been a great boost to the economy. It is to be noted that Nigeria operates a free market economy hence, there are no restrictions on foreigners starting a business in Nigeria subject to the fulfilment of certain requirements. We shall briefly explain the [...]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, in a Ruling delivered by Justice Taiwo O. Taiwo on 18th October 2021, has held that the Central Bank of Nigeria circular, referenced as BSD/DIR/PUB/LAB/014/001 of February 5, 2021, is not a law and the CBN lacks the requisite authority to declare the trading of Cryptocurrency illegal by [...]
Generator importation requires an import permit from the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is an independent regulatory body with the authority to supervise Nigeria's electricity industry The main purpose of establishing NERC is to supervise the electricity prices of government-owned or controlled power generation companies and any other power [...]
PROCEDURE FOR NIPC REGISTRATION IN NIGERIA Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) is a Federal Government Agency in Nigeria established by the NIPC Act 1995. The objective of the NIPC is to promote, coordinate and monitor investments in Nigeria. The commission initiates and supports the enhancement of the investment climate in Nigeria for both Nigerian and [...]
