DIRECTOR AND SHAREHOLDER, WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Every company registered in Nigeria, has a director and shareholder, and both roles are different. And because of their roles, a director may not necessarily be a shareholder
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GUIDE TO SETTING UP A MONEY LENDING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA.
In Nigeria, the business of money lending is carried out by both individuals and companies. If you’re looking to register a money lending business in Nigeria, you should
Read MoreWHAT TO DO WHEN SERVED WITH A REVENUE/SPECIAL COURT SUMMONS.
In most states in Nigeria, the revenue court is responsible for hearing tax matters as it concerns the State or Local Government. Before a revenue court summons is
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THE RED FLAG ENTREPRENEURS SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR IN THEIR BUSINESS DEALINGS.
Below is a conversation between Mr Charles and his prospective business partner, Mr Patrick: Mr Charles: Following our previous discussion regarding the business partnership we’ll be going into,
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FUNDRAISING OPTIONS FOR START – UPS IN NIGERIA
When it comes to starting and or running a business, fundraising is undeniably a primary concern for start-ups. It’s important to know that before you do anything
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FIVE LESSONS AFRICAN STARTUPS SHOULD LEARN FROM PAYSTACK’S AQUISITION
On the 15th day of October 2020, amidst the ongoing #ENDSARS protest in Nigeria, the world received news that one of Nigeria’s most frequently used online payments and
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HOW THE NEW COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2020 AFFECTS REGISTERED ASSOCIATIONS IN NIGERIA
Where a community of persons, bound together by a common objective such as; customs, religion, kinship, sporting, scientific, religion, education, e.t.c unite to form a corporate body so
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HOW DOES A LAWYER HELP WITH MY TAX ISSUES?
There appears to be a mistaken notion (especially among small business owners) that when it comes to the subject of taxes, an accountant or tax accountants is
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CAN A CIVIL SERVANT BE A DIRECTOR OF A COMPANY IN NIGERIA?
With the current state of the economy in Nigeria, many persons (including civil/public servants) currently see the need to create an additional means of income for themselves, and
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MEASURES NIGERIAN PROPERTY OWNERS SHOULD PUT IN PLACE TO SECURE THEIR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
INTRODUCTION Acquiring landed properties in Nigeria (as well as all over the world) is generally expensive, but with the right security measures put in place, it could become
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