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Mergers & Acquisitions Laws and Regulations 2022 | Nigeria

Jul 14, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions (“M&A”) are the product of macro-economic occurrences through which firms respond to factors internal or external to their relevant markets. As the largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Nigerian M&A market is valued at over US$1 billion…

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Doing in Business in Nigeria

Jul 27, 2022

The Federal Republic of Nigeria (“Nigeria”), the most populous country in Africa, accounts for one-sixth of Africa’s population. Nigeria also plays host to one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies. Following a contraction of 1.8% in 2020 with growth losses occasioned…

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IP Watch

NICE Classification of Trademarks; 12th Edition – a New Regime for Digital Assets

Jan 31, 2023

NICE Classification of Trademarks; 12th Edition The World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) announced the release of the 12th edition of the Nice Classification in October 2022. The Nice Classification (NCL), established by the Nice Agreement (1957), is an international system…

TMT Thursday

The NGX Technology Board – Access to Capital for Tech Companies?

Jan 26, 2023

The NGX Technology Board – Access to Capital for Tech Companies? Introduction The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on Monday, 19 December 2022, approved new rules for the listing of tech companies on the Nigerian Exchange Limited’s (“NGX”) Technology Board…

DOA People

My Time as a DOA Intern by Muiz Oyalola

Jan 12, 2023

Due to Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe’s open-door approach, I was able to have enlightening and engaging interactions with the attorneys. This made sure that my internship experience was both immersive and exciting. I used my time at DOA to educate…

TMT Thursday

Was the announcement of the CBN Regulatory Sandbox the perfect holiday gift?

Jan 09, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) on the 13th of December 2022 launched the Regulatory Sandbox (“Sandbox”) nearly 24 months after the release of its Framework for Regulatory Sandbox Operations (“Framework”).  The Sandbox was created in a bid to encourage…

TMT Thursday

ARCON: Social Media Advertisers, Bloggers, Skit Makes, must seek approval before sharing an advert!

Dec 22, 2022

ARCON AND MEDIA REGULATION In August 2022, the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Act, 2022 (“Act“) was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari. Pursuant to the powers conferred on the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (“ARCON” or “Council”) under…

Business Regulatory & Advisory

Exploring how the Abuse of Dominant Position in Nigeria’s Broadcasting Industry

Nov 30, 2022

Following our last journal entry in the DOA Competition Law series, on Abuse of Dominance Position, this week our focus is on the Abuse of Dominance in Nigeria’s Broadcasting Industry: The DSTV Compulsory Licensing Case. Click here to read the…

DOA People

My Time as a DOA Intern by Joy Elijah

Nov 29, 2022

From the moment I learnt that my internship application at Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe was approved, I had many expectations which were all met. This opportunity availed me with a platform to learn without limits, be outspoken, and proffer solutions…

Business Regulatory & Advisory

Exploring how the Abuse of Dominant Position under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act takes effect.

Nov 22, 2022

In our most recent journal in the DOA Competition Law series, we focused on the Multichoice Excessive Pricing Case to explore the technicalities surrounding Dominance under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act. Click here to read the journal entry.

TMT Thursday

Notable changes in the new Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Act.

Nov 03, 2022

6 Things Everybody Should Know About The New Advertising Act. INTRODUCTION. Before the enactment of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Act 2022 (“ARCON Act”) 2022, the repealed Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria Act (“APCON Act”) oversaw making provisions for…

TMT Thursday

What To Know About Contactless Payments

Oct 27, 2022

What To Know About Contactless Payments On the 17th of October 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) issued the Exposure Draft of the Guidelines for Contactless Payments in Nigeria (the “Guidelines”). The draft Guidelines was issued to ensure that…

TMT Thursday

10 Notable Innovations of the Startup Bill which is now the Startup Act

Oct 20, 2022

The Startup Bill The startup bill is an initiative by Nigeria’s tech start-up ecosystem and the Federal Government to harness the potential of the Nigerian digital economy, with the primary objective to bridge the engagement gap between startups and regulators….

TMT Thursday

All you need to know about the Data Protection Bill 2020 that will soon be passed into Nigeria law.

Sep 29, 2022

The Data Protection Bill 2020 Introduction On the 26th of September 2022, the Chairman Senate Committee on Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Cybercrime, Yakubu Oseni at a one-day sensitization workshop on data protection noted that the Data Protection Bill (“Bill”)…

TMT Thursday

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe announces service partnership with Impact Rooms

Sep 12, 2022

The Firm has taken another ambitious and innovative stride with our service partnership with Impact Rooms, an innovative and virtual ecosystem for African technology stakeholders. Through this partnership, Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe will continue to pave its way as a leading force in…

TMT Thursday

6 Benefits of Digital Assets to The Nigerian Economy

Sep 01, 2022

What Are the Benefits Of Digital Assets To The Nigerian Economy? Introduction The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the 11th of May 2022 issued guidelines titled “The New Rules on Issuance, Offering Platform and Custody of Digital Assets” (the…

TMT Thursday

Who Holds the Key to Enforcing Data Privacy in Nigeria?

Aug 18, 2022

Who Holds the Key to Enforcing Data Privacy in Nigeria? Introduction In an official press release dated 4th February 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the establishment of the Nigerian Data Protection Bureau (“NDPB”). According to this press release, the NDPB…

Business Regulatory & Advisory

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe advises Parthian Partners Limited on its ₦10 Billion Bond Issuance

Aug 15, 2022

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe are pleased to have been the law firm which advised and acted as the Solicitor to the issue in respect of the successful issuance of Parthian Partners Limited’s (“Parthian”) debut NGN10 billion 3-year Fixed Rate Senior…

Mergers & Acquisitions

Presenting Nigerian Merger Control: Principles and Practice to the Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment

Jul 29, 2022

Our Managing Partner, Mr Adeleke Alex-Adedipe and our Partner, Mr Seye Ayinla recently presented a copy of the book authored by Mr Seye Ayinla to the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment – HE. Otunba ‘Niyi Adebayo in Abuja. The Book is titled Nigerian Merger Control:…

Capital Markets

Doing in Business in Nigeria

Jul 27, 2022

The Federal Republic of Nigeria (“Nigeria”), the most populous country in Africa, accounts for one-sixth of Africa’s population. Nigeria also plays host to one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies. Following a contraction of 1.8% in 2020 with growth losses occasioned…

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions Laws and Regulations 2022 | Nigeria

Jul 14, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions (“M&A”) are the product of macro-economic occurrences through which firms respond to factors internal or external to their relevant markets. As the largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Nigerian M&A market is valued at over US$1 billion…

Capital Markets

Abuse of Dominant Position Under Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Act: Part 3

Jul 13, 2022

The trigger for the application of Section 72 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act No. 1 2018 (“the Act”) is a finding that the undertaking under examination is dominant firm. Thus, the investigation whether the practice of an…

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