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As the year winds down, the power sector has quietly marked a breakthrough that could redefine regional energy dynamics. On November 8, 2025, Nigeria achieved what has eluded the industry for nearly two decades: a successful, four-hour (between 05:04 a.m. and 09:04 a.m.) synchronization of the Nigerian national electricity grid with the regional West African […]
Building Shared Services That Actually Work: A Startup Guide
Introduction Shared services arrangements have become an increasingly common strategy for startups and corporate groups looking to streamline operations, reduce costs, and leverage in-house expertise. By consolidating functions such as HR, finance, legal, compliance, internal control, and other back-office operations, startups can redirect time and resources toward their core products and growth priorities. Within the […]
HOW STARTUPS SHOULD HANDLE TERMINATION TO AVOID LEGAL AND REPUTATIONAL RISK
Ending an employment relationship is one of the most sensitive decisions a startup can make. Yet in many fast-moving companies, it is handled with more urgency than structure, often resulting in avoidable legal exposure and brand damage. Recent events in the global tech ecosystem illustrate this clearly. When Twitter (now X) laid off more than […]
VAT Under the NTA 2025: What Digital Platforms and Fintechs Need to Know
Understanding VAT has become vital for digital businesses operating in Nigeria. Under the Nigerian Tax Act 2025 (NTA 2025), VAT remains a consumption tax charged on most goods and services, and it is administered by the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS). For founders, operators, and investors across e-commerce, fintech, logistics, SaaS, and marketplace ecosystems, the latest […]
Nigeriaβs New IP and Intangibles Tax Rules β What Startups Need to Know (Tax and Tech Series 1)
Nigeriaβs new tax regime fundamentally reshapes how intellectual property (IP) and digital assets are taxed. If your startup earns revenue from software, data, digital platforms, or licensed technology used in Nigeria, the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) 2025 creates new obligations you canβt afford to ignore. This edition of Tech Brief by TALP Β is the first […]
Free To Use, Not Free From Rules: A Legal Guide to Open-Source Software for Startups
The Allure and Misconception of Open Source Open-Source Software (βOSSβ) is nothing new within the Nigerian tech scene. From household names like Flutterwave to early-stage startups, open-source tools power key components from prototypes to full-scale platforms. They help teams ship faster, add new features easily, and build cost-efficient products. Yet one common misconception persists: βopen […]
Analysing Ondo Stateβs $50 Billion Refinery Ambition
In July 2025, Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (BINL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ondo State Government, executed through the Ondo State Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA), to develop a large-scale refinery and free trade zone in the State. The project which is to be located in Ilaje Local Government Area, is expected to […]
Digital Marketing in Nigeria: Key Legal and Strategic Considerations for Startups
Why Compliance Matters in the Age of Clicks In Nigeriaβs fast-growing digital economy, a single marketing campaign can make or break a startup. What used to require expensive TV spots or billboards can now be achieved with a viral video or a few clever posts on social media. But visibility comes with responsibility. One poorly […]
Nigeriaβs Solar Mini-Grid Surge: A Blueprint for Emerging Markets?
Dear Readers, On September 9, 2025, United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) announced the signing of a $3.2 million dollars (approximately N5 billion naira) revolving credit facility with Nigeriaβs leading clean energy company, Husk Power Energy Systems Nigeria Limited (Husk Power) at the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Addis Ababa. This landmark transaction stands as the […]
How the FCCPCβs 2025 DEON Regulation is Reshaping Nigeriaβs Digital Lending Landscape
For years, consumer lending was one of the easiest ways to enter Nigeriaβs fintech space. Startups could operate with a simple state-issued moneylenderβs licence and minimal oversight. This low barrier spurred innovation in marketplaces, wallets, telcos, HR platforms, and agri-tech firms that layered credit offerings onto their existing products. This led to the growth of […]
