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Insights on The Business Facilitation Act 2023

Mar 03, 2023

Insights on The Business Facilitation Act 2023. According to World Bank’s rating, Nigeria currently ranks 131st out of 190 economies on the ease of doing business. The Ease of Doing Business ratings ranks countries based on how the regulatory environment…

#Business Regulatory & Advisory

Featured

A review of The Evidence Act (Amendment) Act, 2023.

Aug 25, 2023

Review of The Evidence Act (Amendment) Act, 2023. Introduction On 12th June 2023, the Evidence Act (Amendment) Act (the “Act”) was passed into law by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Act primarily amends the Evidence Act…

#Dispute Resolution

Media & Telecommunications

Pillars of Nigeria’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Sep 12, 2024

Pillars of Nigeria’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Are you prepared for Nigeria’s next leap in technological innovation? This week’s #TMTThursdaybyDOA highlights the Federal Government’s draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS), which presents a framework aimed at positioning Nigeria as…

PE Friday

Convertible Debt or Outright Equity: Key Considerations for Investors in Early-Stage Companies

Sep 06, 2024

Convertible Debt or Outright Equity: Key Considerations for Investors in Early-Stage Companies What drives better investment decisions in early-stage companies? Convertible Debt or Outright Equity? In this week’s #PEInsightsbyDOA, we explore the pros and cons of these two financing options, providing…

Media & Telecommunications

Highlights of the New Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for Bureaux De Change Operations in Nigeria

Sep 01, 2024

Highlights of the New Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for Bureaux De Change Operations in Nigeria Understanding the evolving financial landscape is crucial, especially with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new regulatory guidelines for Bureau De Change (BDC) operations. Our latest…

Energy Transition

Powering Agriculture in Nigeria through Decentralised Renewable Energy: Benefits and Policy Considerations

Aug 27, 2024

Powering Agriculture in Nigeria through Decentralised Renewable Energy: Benefits and Policy Considerations We are delighted to share that our Senior Associate, Abdulwasiu Esuola, has authored an article titled “Powering Agriculture in Nigeria through Decentralised Renewable Energy: Benefits and Policy Considerations,”…

Media & Telecommunications

CBN’s New Measures for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs)

Aug 22, 2024

CBN’s New Measures for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new measures aimed at enhancing Naira liquidity and streamlining the operations of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs). In this week’s #TMTThursday, we explore…

PE Friday

Understanding Alternative Investments (2): Risk Considerations & Suitability

Aug 16, 2024

Understanding Alternative Investments (2): Risk Considerations & Suitability Alternative investments can offer significant opportunities, but they come with unique risks and complexities. In Part 2 of our previous #PEInsightsbyDOA article, we delve into the risk considerations and suitability of these investment…

Media & Telecommunications

Strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Economy with Fraud Desks

Aug 15, 2024

Strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Economy with Fraud Desks As Nigeria’s digital economy continues to expand, combating electronic payment fraud is more critical than ever. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a Circular mandating the establishment of fraud desks within…

Media & Telecommunications

Nigerian Communications Commission Issues Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs to Telecommunications Operators

Aug 10, 2024

Nigerian Communications Commission Issues Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs to Telecommunications Operators On July 29, 2024, the Nigerian Communications Commission (“NCC“) issued the Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector (the “Guidance“) seeking to achieve…

Dispute Resolution

Nigeria Court Confirms the Legal Import of a Co-Owner’s Assignment of Copyright in a Composite Work

Aug 10, 2024

Nigeria Court Confirms the Legal Import of a Co-Owner’s Assignment of Copyright in a Composite Work The Federal High Court has ruled in favour of Netflix Inc. and Starco TV3 Limited, affirming that a copyright license granted by one co-owner…

TMT Thursday

How Data Privacy Impact Assessment Can Prevent Data Breaches

Aug 08, 2024

How Data Privacy Impact Assessment Can Prevent Data Breaches Ever wondered how to safeguard your business from data breaches? Dive into our latest #TMTThursday article where we explore the critical role of Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs). Read on to…

Data Protection

Pseudonymization and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (2023)

Aug 05, 2024

Enhancing Data Privacy: Pseudonymization and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (2023) Explore how pseudonymization under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 enhances data privacy by substituting direct identifiers with pseudonyms. This technique significantly reduces identification risks and aligns with…

Energy Transition

An Analysis of The Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024

Jul 30, 2024

An Analysis of The Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024 Our Energy Team has reviewed the Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024, highlighting its potential to reshape Lagos’s electricity sector. The Bill proposes an independent Lagos Electricity Market, significant infrastructure enhancements, and…

TMT Thursday

How Internet Service Providers Can Circumvent Liability for Online Copyright Infringement

Jul 25, 2024

How Internet Service Providers Can Circumvent Liability for Online Copyright Infringement Navigating liability for online copyright infringement is crucial for Internet Service Providers (ISPs). This week’s #TMTThursdaybyDOA article delves into the Nigeria Copyright Act 2022, outlining protections for ISPs and…

Dispute Resolution

An Electrifying Liberation for Lawyer/Client Confidentiality in Nigeria

Jul 24, 2024

An Electrifying Liberation for Lawyer/Client Confidentiality in Nigeria In our latest publication, we delve into the landmark case of Abu Arome v. Central Bank of Nigeria & 3 Ors, where the Federal High Court ruled in favour of upholding lawyer-client…

Competition Law

FCCPC fines WhatsApp LLC and Meta $220 million

Jul 22, 2024

FCCPC fines WhatsApp LLC and Meta $220 million for breaches of competition and data protection laws. The FCCPC has fined WhatsApp and Meta $220 million for breaches of competition and data protection laws. Our latest #CompetitionLaw highlights the position of…

Corporate

An Analysis of the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations 2024

Jul 16, 2024

An Analysis of the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations 2024 Our latest publication analyses the new Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations 2024. The Regulations provide clarity on withholding tax processes, obligations for deducting entities, and exemptions….

Energy Transition

The Role of the Africa Energy Bank in Driving Just Energy Transition in African Countries

Jul 09, 2024

The Role of the Africa Energy Bank in Driving Just Energy Transition in African Countries The new African Energy Bank (AEB) is Africa’s way of taking ownership of its just energy transition. With a $5 billion capital base and the…

Capital Market

Review of SEC’s Framework on Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program

Jul 05, 2024

Review of SEC’s Framework on Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program for the Onboarding of Virtual Assets Service Providers and Other Digital Investments Service Providers Our latest publication delves into the SEC’s Framework on the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program for onboarding Virtual…

TMT Thursday

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Requirements for IMT Operators

Jul 04, 2024

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Requirements for IMT Operators In this week’s #TMTThursdaybyDOA, we delve into the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance requirements for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in Nigeria. As IMTOs play a crucial role in facilitating fund transfers and supporting…

Data Protection

Extension of Deadline for Registration of Data Controllers/Processors of Major Importance

Jul 02, 2024

Extension of Deadline for Registration of Data Controllers/Processors of Major Importance Following the Guidance Notice issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in February 2024, a registration exercise was initiated for all public and private institutions that collect personal…

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