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Cultism and cult related activities are very serious crimes under Nigerian law, and therefore expressly prohibited and punishable. Anyone found guilty of belonging to, aiding, sponsoring or accommodating a member of any cult group for the purposes of carrying out their unlawful activities is liable, …

How is a Loan Company regulated in Nigeria? A loan company, whether buy-now-pay-later (“BNPL”) or digital lender or cooperative society or whatever the design, is usually regarded as a money lender under a State’s Money Lenders Law in so far as it is providing micro …

In all divorce proceedings, there are reliefs that can be granted by the court to either the petitioner or the respondent, depending on the facts of their case. A respondent may counterclaim against the petitioner by filing cross-petition if he or she has specific reliefs …

Intellectual property works involve the application of one’s cognitive abilities to produce something new and original. The protection of these brainchildren is essential to ensure that the creator of a work gets due credit for his creation. A major challenge faced by musicians and artists …

Introduction Before the advent of the colonialists, estate succession was mainly subject to the whims and caprices of a property owner, as well as customs and traditions of his tribe. The people of Nigeria had a completely different ways and manners by which properties were …

A divorce proceeding is a legal process to formally terminate a marriage. Divorce proceeding is usually commenced by way of petition filed against the respondent before the court of competent jurisdiction. In divorce proceedings, there are reliefs that can be granted by the court to …

Divorce and child custody issues are complex and emotionally charged aspects of family life. In Nigeria, dissolution of marriage can be according to statute, customs and tradition, depending on how the marriage was formed. A marriage conducted or celebrated under the Marriage Act (usually at …

Arbitral awards from domestic and international arbitration are binding and enforceable in Nigeria. It is important to note, however, that the right of enforcement of an arbitral award in Nigeria is not without limitation period. Generally, as provided in section 6 of the Limitation Laws …

Under Nigerian law, an arbitral award is recognised as binding on the parties to it, but it does not become enforceable automatically until it has been declared enforceable by the judgment of a court. Section 31 (1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1988 (“ACA”) …

Regulatory compliance is an integral part of business operations. Every Nigerian company must prioritize compliance and maintain ethical standards in all business operations to avoid legal troubles. Nigerian law provides for mandatory registrations and filing of periodic returns with certain regulatory agencies. The mandatory regulatory …