The Procedure for the Registration of Trademarks in Nigeria

A trademark is an intellectual property which may take the form of a logo, word, phrase or symbol, sign, design, etc. A trademark is therefore a unique sign or mark which serves the purpose of distinguishing the goods and services of one business from another. There are many businesses in Nigeria whose products are easily…

Registration of a Company with Foreign Participation in Nigeria

Nigeria is an attractive destination for foreign investments due to its many business potentials which include digital money lending, technology, healthcare (particularly telehealth/telemedicine), manufacturing, e-commerce, e-hailing, real estate, etc. The business potentials are enormous and the Nigerian government operates an open-door policy to foreign investments subject to compliance with applicable laws and regulations which regulate…

Collocation and Infrastructure Sharing in the Telecommunication Sector in Nigeria

As the principal regulator of the communications sector in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is responsible for the promotion of fair competition in the telecommunication industry, and infrastructure sharing among operators and licensees. Pursuant to the powers conferred by the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), the NCC have over the years issued Guidelines on Collocation…

The importance of Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions

Due diligence is the examination of the business of a company such as its legal and financial records, level of compliance with regulations, contracts, etc. Corporate entities usually engage in lending, investing, restructuring, financing and other important transactions. These transactions, by their nature, require due diligence exercise to be carried out by the corporate entities.…

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