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TAX EXPERTS AS MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE COMMITTEE UNDER THE NIGERIA TAX ADMINISTRATION ACT, 2025: ANY LIMITATIONS ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JURISTIC PERSONS?
TAX EXPERTS AS MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE COMMITTEE UNDER THE NIGERIA TAX ADMINISTRATION ACT, 2025: ANY LIMITATIONS ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JURISTIC PERSONS?
The Local Government Revenue Committee (LGRC), represents continuity in Nigeria’s local tax governance. The LGRC is designed to enhance grassroots revenue mobilization. It institutionalizes a decentralized framework for tax assessment, collection, and...
UNLOCKING MARITIME INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA BRIDGING CAPITAL MARKETS AND THE BLUE ECONOMY
UNLOCKING MARITIME INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA: BRIDGING CAPITAL MARKETS AND THE BLUE ECONOMY
The maritime sector, globally recognized as the 'Blue Economy,' is a cornerstone of economic wealth and environmental preservation for many nations. In Nigeria, it significantly contributes to trade, transportation, and job creation, particularly through...
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FREE ZONES AND ECONOMIC TAX INCENTIVES UNDER THE NEWLY PASSED NIGERIA TAX ACT (NTA): A REASSESSMENT OF EXEMPTIONS AND TAXABLE PROFITS
The Nigeria Tax Act (2025) has redefined the fiscal landscape for Free Trade Zone (FTZ) operators, replacing blanket exemptions with performance-based incentives. While FTZs remain critical to attracting foreign investment, entities must now comply with...
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HAS THE COURT OF APPEAL CREATED A JURISDICTIONAL EXCEPTION IN MATTERS OF SIMPLE CONTRACT? A COMMENTARY ON CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA V. ADANI MEGA SYSTEM LIMITED
This article explores the recent Court of Appeal decision in CBN v. Adani Mega System Ltd, which has sparked discourse around the Federal High Court’s jurisdiction over simple contracts. Contrary to views suggesting a doctrinal shift, the judgment is...
Music Contract
CONTRACT LAW PRINCIPLES AND EXCEPTIONS IN MUSIC RECORDING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN ARTISTS AND RECORD LABELS IN NIGERIA
As Nigeria’s music industry continues to boom, understanding the legal dynamics of recording contracts becomes vital for artists and record labels alike. This article explores core contract law principles—offer, consideration, legal intention, capacity—and...
Article Banner HOW TO ISSUE COMMERCIAL PAPERS IN NIGERIA_ LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
ISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL PAPERS IN NIGERIA: LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Commercial Papers (CPs) are fast becoming a preferred financing tool for Nigerian companies seeking short-term liquidity. This article breaks down the legal and regulatory framework guiding CP issuance in Nigeria—from eligibility criteria and credit rating...
FMCG
REGISTRABILITY OR OTHERWISE OF MANUFACTURERS OF FAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODS UNDER THE NIGERIAN COUNCIL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACT 2019
Registration requirements under Nigeria's Food Science and Technology Act have sparked debate among industry stakeholders. While the Act aims to regulate food professionals, its application to companies remains unclear. This article examines the legal...
Banner TRANSFER PRICING AND THE CHALLENGES THAT THE ADVANCE PRICING AGREEMENTS SEEK TO MITIGATE
TRANSFER PRICING AND THE CHALLENGES THAT THE ADVANCE PRICING AGREEMENTS SEEK TO MITIGATE
Transfer pricing is a complex but vital tool for fair taxation in cross-border business. Yet in Nigeria, taxpayers face audit risks, documentation burdens, and double taxation. The FIRS’ Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) Guidelines aim to change that. By...
GLOBAL FINANCE COMP
ALIGNING WITH GLOBAL FINANCE: NIGERIA’S INVESTMENT AND SECURITIES ACT 2025 AS A GATEWAY FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS
Nigeria’s new Investment and Securities Act 2025 marks a bold step toward global capital integration. Repealing the outdated 2007 Act, it modernizes market regulation, strengthens investor protection, and aligns with IOSCO’s core principles. With clearer...
Article Banner - COMMENTARIES ON THE PROPOSED PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SOLAR PANEL IMPORT BAN IN NIGERIA
COMMENTARIES ON THE PROPOSED PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SOLAR PANEL IMPORT BAN IN NIGERIA
The Federal Government's proposed ban on the importation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria's renewable energy landscape. While intended to encourage local manufacturing, the sudden halt could disrupt energy access, supply...