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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...
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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...
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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 Repealing the outdated 2007 Act, it modernizes market regulation, strengthens investor protection, and aligns with IOSCO’s core principles.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...
AfCFTA
AFRICA, A CONTINENT DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF? HOW THE SAHEL IMPORT LEVY THREATENS AFCFTA'S FREE TRADE ASPIRATIONS
Africa's ambition for a single, unified market under AfCFTA faces a serious test as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso introduce a controversial import levy. This move threatens the very foundation of free trade on the continent, raising pressing questions...
Oil Rig
IMPLICATIONS OF THE UPSTREAM PETROLEUM OPERATIONS (COST EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES) ORDER, 2025
The 2025 Cost Efficiency Incentives Order introduces a new tax credit scheme to boost operational efficiency in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector. This article outlines who qualifies, how the credit interacts with existing taxes, and the implications...
Tax Incentive
AN EXAMINATION OF THE INCENTIVE SYSTEM UNDER THE TAX REFORM BILLS
The Nigeria Tax Bill introduces a revamped incentive framework aimed at fostering economic development through tax reliefs. From exemptions on select income sources to a new Economic Development Tax Incentive (EDTI) scheme targeting priority sectors,...
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