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All businesses seeking to operate in Ogun state must obtain the business premises permit/certificate as specified in the second schedule of the Ogun State Business Premises Registration Law as amended in 2006. The business premises permit/certificate is issued by the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and …

Just like other States of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, a Money Lender’s Licence can be obtained in Rivers State. Unlike Lagos giochi carte spider State, where the procedure for Money Lender’s license is quite bureaucratic and very formal, the procedure in Rivers …

Unlike Lagos State, where the procedure for Money Lender’s license is quite bureaucratic and very formal, the procedure in Delta State is less formal and seamless for Applicants. Also, the timeline for completion of the process in Delta State is short. We have provided some …

Unlike Lagos State, where the procedure for Money Lender’s license is quite bureaucratic and very formal, the procedure in Edo State is less formal and seamless for Applicants. Also, the timeline for completion of the process in Edo State is short. We have provided some …

As the world slides into globalization, Africa is open and ready for business. Ghana remains one of the attractive destinations for foreign investors. In this article we will be looking at step by step guide on registering a company limited by shares in Ghana. Please …

IS THERE A SPECIAL LICENCE FOR A MONEY LENDER COMPANY IN GHANA? Yes. No person shall carry on the business of micro lending or finance business in anywhere within Ghana unless the Bank of Ghana licenses it to do so. Ghana is becoming a destination …

1. Introduction Sports betting is the gaming activity of predicting sports results and placing a wager on the outcome. With the advancement of technology in Nigeria, sports betting services are now available online or through multiple technology-enabled distribution channels. A  2020 Investigation by the News Agency of Nigeria …

1. Introduction Oyo State is a Southwestern State in Nigeria with about 28,454 square kilometers and the 5th most populous State in Nigeria with estimated population of over 10,000,000. Oyo State is bordered to the north by Kwara State, to the east by Osun State, …

1. Introduction The licensing of a money lender company in Oyo State is one of the functions of the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Cooperatives (“Ministry”) of the Oyo State Government. The Ministry would issue a moneylender company a professional/business premises registration certificate, which serves …

In the course of our engagement with clients, we have documented some of the frequently asked questions on money lender licensing process in Nigeria, which we consider can be a useful guide for any interested investors in the country’s consumer lending sector. Below are our …