Nigeria’s New IP and Intangibles Tax Rules — What Startups Need to Know (Tax and Tech Series 1)
Nigeria’s 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 can’t afford to ignore. This edition of Tech Brief by TALP 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 (“OSS”) 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: “open […]
Digital Marketing in Nigeria: Key Legal and Strategic Considerations for Startups
Why Compliance Matters in the Age of Clicks In Nigeria’s 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 […]
How the FCCPC’s 2025 DEON Regulation is Reshaping Nigeria’s Digital Lending Landscape
For years, consumer lending was one of the easiest ways to enter Nigeria’s fintech space. Startups could operate with a simple state-issued moneylender’s 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 […]
Startup Investment Readiness: How to Prepare for Investor Due Diligence
Introduction Raising outside capital transforms a startup from a founder-led operation into a company that must be transparent, structured, and capable of meeting investor scrutiny. Many founders refine their pitch decks and focus on dilution models (see previous publication), but few prepare adequately for due diligence—the phase where investors verify whether your company is what […]
Biometrics on the Rise: Key Considerations for Nigerian Startups
Introduction Once considered futuristic, biometric technology is now part of everyday life in Nigeria’s digital landscape. From unlocking phones with a face scan to authorising payments with a thumbprint, Nigerians are quickly embracing biometric authentication. Adoption is accelerating across fintech, insurtech, healthtech, and digital marketplaces, creating new opportunities for Biometrics-as-a-Service providers. Biometrics uses measurable physical, […]
REGULATORY MAPPING IN THE NIGERIAN FINTECH SECTOR (TALP’S FINTECH SERIES 4)
Introduction Nigeria’s Fintech revolution is unstoppable, but so are the regulators. With over 430 companies now transforming how money moves, from digital banking and mobile payments to blockchain, lending, and wealth management, the sector has become one of Africa’s most vibrant innovation hubs. But rapid growth attracts not just capital and customers, but also scrutiny. […]
Moonlighting in the Nigerian Tech Industry: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Introduction Moonlighting (holding down a full-time job while running a side hustle) is fast becoming the norm in the global tech space. For employees, the perks are obvious: extra income and a safety net. For employers? It is dealing with employee’ burnout, slipping performance, conflicts of interest, and even misuse of company resources and confidential […]
IP OWNERSHIP 101: A FOUNDER’S GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR STARTUP’S ASSETS
For most tech startups, the real asset is not a sleek office or shiny gadgets; it is intellectual property (IP). Your code, brand, and ideas are the foundation of value. But if you don’t secure ownership, that foundation can collapse overnight. Too many founders discover this the hard way, battling co-founders in court over who […]
Contractor Or Employee? The Startup Dilemma That Can Define Your Future
Introduction For most startups, survival hinges on one thing: how well resources are managed. In the race to cut costs and scale smartly, staffing becomes both a founder’s greatest strength and toughest challenge. The dilemma is clear: people are your biggest asset and your biggest cost. Do you hire full-time employees who grow with the […]
