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Highlights of the Companies and Allied Maters Act, 2020. Pt. 1

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Introduction On August 7, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (“CAMA, 2020”) into law. This action depends on the passage of the Finance Act, which fundamentally reforms Nigeria’s tax laws, and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act of 2019, which is Nigeria’s first comprehensive consumer protection and […]

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Nigeria’s Islamic banking and finance laws: Understanding the Regulatory Framework for Financial Growth

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Introduction In Nigeria, the Islamic finance industry has been experiencing exponential growth, driven by a growing demand for Shariah-compliant financial products and services. As one of the largest Muslim-majority countries in the world, Nigeria presents a significant market for Islamic finance, offering banks and financial institutions an opportunity to tap into this emerging sector. Understanding

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The Duty of Counsel And the Court To Reconcile Parties In a Divorce Proceeding In Nigeria

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The court strives at all times to preserve marriages when a petition for decree of dissolution of marriage is presented before her. The primary reason for this, is because marriage is a sacred institution and ought to be protected and preserved. This is evidently so by the special procedure in adjudicating matrimonial causes. To this

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Major Issues Surrounding Pollution by Crude Oil Exploration

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Pollution resulting from crude oil exploration is a significant environmental issue with far-reaching consequences. It affects ecosystems, human health, and local economies. Here are some of the major issues surrounding pollution caused by crude oil exploration: Oil Spills: Perhaps the most visible and catastrophic form of pollution, oil spills occur during drilling, transportation, or storage of

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Current Intellectual Property Innovation in Nigeria

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Intellectual properties (IP) are the intangible products of the intellectual exertion of individuals, like software developers, authors, or inventors, just to mention a few. Such an intangible may be mobile applications, like Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook, designs, like Coca-Cola’s bottle shapes, novels, like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, or novel products or processes, like Johannes Gutenberg’s

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Places to Conduct a Search Before Buying Landed Property

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Before purchasing a landed property, it is essential to perform extensive due diligence to make sure the property is authentic, unencumbered, and satisfies your needs and expectations. Before buying a landed property, you should investigate and obtain information at the following important locations and organizations: Community/Village: The community/village should be your first point of call

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Navigating the Regulatory Maze: Striking a Balance Between Control and Innovation

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Introduction Regulation, though often viewed as a bureaucratic necessity, plays a vital role in our society. It’s the invisible hand that guides everything from financial markets to food safety and environmental protection. In this article, we will delve into the complex world of regulation, exploring its significance, challenges, and how it can balance control with

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