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Understanding the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020: Key changes and Implications

Dec 01, 2020

On the 13th of November 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law, the Banks and other Financial Institutions Act 2020 (the “Act”) which ushered in significant modifications to the Nigerian banking sector and the financial services market in general. The…

#Banking and Finance

Featured

The 2021 Finance Bill

Nov 26, 2020

Sequel to the enactment of the Finance Act 2020 which introduced sweeping reforms and development in the Nigerian tax regime, the Minister of Finance on 13th November 2020 issued the Proposed Finance Bill 2021 (“Bill”) with incremental changes to the…

#Banking and Finance

Technology

Solving problems with technology

Jun 14, 2021

DOA Managing Partner, Adeleke Alex-Adedipe talks to Craig Sisterson about giving comfort and support to startups in the fast-growing tech sector. The tech sector in Nigeria and wider Africa has grown tremendously in recent years but we’re still scratching the…

Technology

Licensing Regime for Payments Sector in Nigeria

May 29, 2021

On 24th May 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) released a new circular titled “New License Requirements for Payment System” (the “Circular”). The Circular effectively introduces new license categorization requirements for payments systems in Nigeria (the “Sector”). Key Highlights…

Business Regulatory & Advisory

Tax Treatment of Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)

May 04, 2021

On 31st March 2021, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (the “FIRS”) released an information circular titled “Guidelines on the Tax Treatment of Non-Governmental Organisations (“NGOs”), which objective was to clarify the meaning of NGOs under applicable laws and treatment of…

Corporate

Intellectual Property & Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Taking Your Ideas to the Market

Apr 26, 2021

Small and Medium Enterprises (“SMEs”) play a pivotal role in the sustenance of any economy. SMEs have made phenomenal contributions to the growth of developed and developing economies. According to the report by the World Bank, SMEs provide for more…

Corporate

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe advises on the successful launch and listing of the first Commercial Paper Issuance Programme by Parthian Partners Limited

Mar 25, 2021

Duale, Ovia, and Alex-Adedipe advises on the successful launch and quotation of the first Commercial Paper Issuance Programme by the first Inter-dealer brokerage firm in Nigeria – Parthian Partners Limited on the FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited (“FMDQ”) platform. Duale, Ovia,…

Dispute Resolution Practice

Recent Judgment of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria on the Applicability of the Guidelines for the Release of Staff in the Nigeria Oil & Gas Industry 2019 to Employment Relationship

Mar 15, 2021

On 26th February 2021, the Lagos Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (‘NICN”) delivered a rather pivotal judgment on the legality of the Guidelines for the Release of Staff in the Nigeria Oil & Gas Industry 2019 (“the…

Banking and Finance

CBN Naira for Dollar Scheme for Diaspora Remittances

Mar 11, 2021

On 5th March 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) released a circular introducing an incentive of N5 for senders and recipients of international money transfers. The circular titled ‘Introduction of the CBN’s “Naira 4 Dollar Scheme” for Diaspora Remittance’…

Banking and Finance

Understanding the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020: Key changes and Implications

Dec 01, 2020

On the 13th of November 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law, the Banks and other Financial Institutions Act 2020 (the “Act”) which ushered in significant modifications to the Nigerian banking sector and the financial services market in general. The…

Banking and Finance

The 2021 Finance Bill

Nov 26, 2020

Sequel to the enactment of the Finance Act 2020 which introduced sweeping reforms and development in the Nigerian tax regime, the Minister of Finance on 13th November 2020 issued the Proposed Finance Bill 2021 (“Bill”) with incremental changes to the…

Corporate

Highlights of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (Series 3)

Sep 05, 2020

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Must all Companies display their Audited Account on their Website? No. Only public companies are mandated to display their audited accounts on their website. Are Companies now required to Keep Electronic Copies of Registers? Yes. In addition…

Taxation

The Companies Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence) Order, 2020

Sep 01, 2020

For a long time, the tax obligations of digital platforms companies owned and operated by non-Nigerians was a moot point. The Finance Act however resolves the contention that profits of digital platform companies are taxable in Nigeria. Section 3(b) of…

Corporate

Highlights of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (Series 2)

Aug 25, 2020

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How soon must a public company deliver to the Commission a statutory report prepared in furtherance to a statutory meeting? Within 14 days after sending copies of the statutory report to its members. The Repealed Act did…

Corporate

Highlights of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (Series 1)

Aug 20, 2020

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the impact of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA or the Act) on company actions under the repealed Companies and Allied Matters Act Cap C20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (“Repealed…

Dispute Resolution Practice

An Overview of the NITDA Draft Framework on Alternative Dispute Resolution for ICT Sector 2020

Aug 16, 2020

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), an agency saddled with the responsibility for the regulation of ICT and all matters related thereto, recently released a Draft Framework on Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Information Communication Sector 2020 (the ADR…

Banking and Finance

An Overview of the Central Bank of Nigeria Draft Framework for Regulatory Sandbox Operations

Jul 03, 2020

In response to the fast-evolving spate of global developments in the financial technology sector (Fintech), regulators across the world are constantly devising innovative approaches to keep up with the innovations. In recognition of the fact that innovation often precedes regulations,…

Business Regulatory & Advisory

Innovate for a Green Future

Apr 26, 2020

At some point in human history, advancement in technology was powered by innovations heavily reliant on fossil fuels and other carbon monoxide emitting products. These innovations, were indisputably efficacious in meeting the challenges at the time of their emergence, although…

Business Regulatory & Advisory

Understanding the Draft Crowdfunding Rules Published by the Securities and Exchange Commission

Apr 25, 2020

Startups, particularly tech startups, have experienced an exponential year-on-year increase in capital investments over the last three to four years, but the investment gap, especially in developing countries like Nigeria remains huge.

Business Regulatory & Advisory

COVID-19: What this means for African Startups

Apr 08, 2020

While the situation is still unfolding and the continent’s technology ecosystems are still adjusting to new realities, we collaborated with a US-based law firm, Vazi Legal to produce this short report on how the COVID-19 Pandemic is affecting African startups….

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