Category: Publications

  Arbitrary estimated billing for electricity consumption is a big problem in Nigeria. The problem arose as a result of a huge metering gap for end-use customers. The record of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (“NERC”), which is the agency that regulates electricity in Nigeria, shows that …

The setting up of a private security company in Nigeria involves incorporation by the Corporate Affairs Commission (“CAC”) and licensing by the Nigeria Security and the Civil Defense Corps (“NSCDC”). The full details of the setting up process are provided below: INCORPORATION STAGE: What are …

Legal Basis of Registration & Certification of ICT Service Providers/Contractors by NITDA  In line with section 6 of the National Information Technology Development Agency (“NITDA”) Act 2007 and the Executive Orders 003 and 005 issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria (“FGN”), for the promotion …

1. What are the Requirements for Registration of a Private Limited Liability Company (also known as “LLC”)? A private limited liability company is the most common type of company for business undertakings in Nigeria. By virtue of section 18 of the Companies and Allied Matters …

Section A: Preliminary Points on PSSP Licence in Nigeria As digital payment transactions continue to rise in Nigeria, interested investors  need to know what licence is suitable for their business model and the requirements for getting regulatory approval to enter the Africa’s most populous country …