Law For Non Lawyers
December 8, 2025
The Doctrine of Competence-Competence in the Evolving Landscape of Arbitration

Introduction Arbitration has long been recognized as the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in international commerce. Parties from different legal systems often turn to it because

December 5, 2025
Assignments Under the Petroleum Industry Act: Investor Considerations from Upstream to Downstream PART 1

Over the years, Nigeria’s oil and gas industry has experienced a wave of divestments, as several international oil companies step back from certain assets, creating

December 4, 2025
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

December 1, 2025
Nigeria’s Oil Licensing Round 2025

On November 11, 2025, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (“NUPRC” or the “Commission”) announced that Nigeria’s Oil Licensing Round will commence on December 1,

November 27, 2025
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

November 20, 2025
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,