Do you want to turn your passion for travel into a successful business? Imagine helping clients book and plan vacations, religious pilgrimages, and unforgettable destination events while earning a profit. Whether you are enthusiastic about travel tourism or looking to start a side hustle, learning how to establish a travel agency is the perfect opportunity…
Whether you’re safeguarding your future or preparing for eventualities in your absence, understanding the concept of power of attorney is one of the smartest legal moves you can make. In this article, we’ll break down what it is, why it matters, how it is prepared and used, as well as other vital information regarding it….
We operate in a fast-paced business environment where many private companies aim to expand their reach, attract public investments, access capital markets, and ultimately enjoy the benefits of public visibility. This objective can be achieved by converting a private company into a public company. The process of this conversion is known as re-registration. It is…
When a company is incorporated, it becomes a legal entity that can both initiate and respond to lawsuits. Although it holds the status of a legal person, its operations are managed by individuals. For a company to thrive, the directors and shareholders must work together effectively, each fulfilling their specific roles to ensure smooth operations….
A letter of administration is the legal authority granted to the personal representative or administrator of the deceased to dispose of, manage, or administer the estate of the deceased. It is trite law that where the deceased dies without a will (intestate), the estate of the deceased becomes vested in the Chief Judge of the…
Imagine you lost a loved one, like your father. Before he passed away, your father owned several properties in different states in Nigeria, including Lagos, Abia, and Rivers State. He did not leave a will. A probate lawyer told you that to get legal authority as his child, you need a letter of administration, which…
Every company comprises members who play various roles in running the affairs of the company. These persons can either be the company secretary, shareholders, or directors with differing responsibilities, all with a shared or common goal of increasing the success rate of the company. Depending on the type of company, some members play passive roles…
Want to learn how to apply for a patent in Nigeria? This article covers basic information you should know about applying for a patent in Nigeria. WHAT IS A PATENT? A patent is a type of intellectual property right or authority that is granted by the government to an owner. This right excludes others from…
The enactment of the Investment and Securities Act 2025 is widely perceived as a game changer and what others describe as a long overdue change needed for the rejuvenation and future development of the Nigerian capital market. The Act comes with a lavish amount of notable provisions targeted at bringing transformative reforms in the Nigerian…
When I speak with entrepreneurs and founders who are about to start their businesses in Nigeria, I often get asked the question, “Should I register my company before registering a trademark?” In this article, I will share my thoughts on this topic. By the end, I hope you will be able to make an informed…