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A Simple Review of Nigerian Business Startup Act, 2022 This is an act enacted by the national assembly of Nigeria on the 21st day of October 2022. This act is foreseen as a viable tools for the promotion of startups in Nigeria . According to the Nigerian Startup Ecosystem Report 2022 from Disrupt Africa, Nigeria…
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The Hidden Costs of Port Delays: Why Legal Strategy Matters In an era where global supply chains are under constant strain, port delays have become all too common for businesses engaged in international trade. Congestion, labour disputes, regulatory inspections, and geopolitical tensions can all conspire to hold cargo at ports far longer than anticipated. Yet…
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The Role of an Estate Planning Lawyer in Protecting Your Family’s Future When it comes to planning for the future, many people think about savings, investments, and insurance—but too often, they overlook one of the most important tools for protecting their loved ones: estate planning. An experienced estate planning lawyer plays a vital role in…
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Before the Company Is Born: Legal Realities of Pre-incorporation Contracts Under CAMA 2020 INTRODUCTION In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian business law, the formation of a company marks a critical milestone, yet the journey often begins well before incorporation. Preincorporation contracts, entered into on behalf of a yet-to-be-formed company, play a pivotal role in laying…
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Data Privacy or Data Exploitation? Testing the Strength of Nigeria’s Data Protection Act, 2023 INTRODUCTION In the next ten years, we will reach the point where almost everything will be digitalised – Satya Nadella. Nigeria’s digital transformation has unfolded unparalleled opportunities; but at what cost to privacy? In an age where data is the new…
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Section 61 Land Registration Law (LRL) Lagos State 2015 Section 61 of the Land Registration Law (LRL) of Lagos State 2015 provides as follows: (1) Where under the provisions of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Law, a court has granted a certificate of absolute sale to the person declared to be the purchaser of immovable…
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Section 60 Land Registration Law (LRL) Lagos State 2015 Section 60 of the Land Registration Law (LRL) of Lagos State 2015 provides as follows: Registration of a judgment or writ of execution shall be cancelled in the following circumstances-(a) at the written request of the judgment creditor or other person in whose benefit the judgment…
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Section 59 Land Registration Law (LRL) Lagos State 2015 Section 59 of the Land Registration Law (LRL) of Lagos State 2015 provides as follows: (1) While any judgment or writ of execution continues to be registered Effect of against any land, sub-lease or mortgage, the Registrar shall not accept for judgement registration any document in…
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Section 58 Land Registration Law (LRL) Lagos State 2015 Section 58 of the Land Registration Law (LRL) of Lagos State 2015 provides as follows: Where a court issues a judgment or writ of execution affecting any land, Power to sub-lease or mortgage, the judgement beneficiary or creditor shall forward to the Registrar, a certified copy…
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Section 57 Land Registration Law (LRL) Lagos State 2015 Section 57 of the Land Registration Law (LRL) of Lagos State 2015 provides as follows: The Registrar shall not accept for registration, any irrevocable Power of Attorney on which the Governor’s consent has not been endorsed.