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CAMA 2020 | Drawing the Curtains on Unissued Shares of a Company

Under Companies and Allied Matters Act (“CAMA”) 1990, companies had authorized share capital consisting of issued share capital and unissued share capital (the “Old Regime”). However, CAMA 2020 recognizes only issued share capital without expressly stating what should be ..

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Sal & Caldeira Advogados

The “De Facto Director” under the New Commercial Code

The new Commercial Code, approved by Decree-Law No. 1/2022 of the 25th of May (the "New ComC"), introduced the figure of the “De Facto Director”, thus making liable those who, not being appointed directors, acts as such.

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Client Update on the Start-Up Act

Nigeria Startup Act, 2022 is part of the concerted efforts by the Federal
Government to promote, harness and provide stability to the 
startup ecosystem in Nigeria. Nigeria’s startup ecosystem was ranked as the top 
three most advanced ecosystems in Afr..

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Sal & Caldeira Advogados

The Simplified Share Company under the New Commercial Code

We hereby inform the business community and other interested parties about the new type of company introduced by the New Commercial Code, approved by Decree-Law no. 1/2022, of May 25 (the "New CCom")..

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TNP

"Shine your Eyes" - Are Disclosure Letters in Acquisitions the Real Deal

The Nigerian slang "Shine your eyes", meaning "wake up, look at what is really happening", is a must in any acquisition transaction.

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Sal & Caldeira Advogados

The Beneficial Owner under the New Commercial Code

The new Commercial Code, approved by Decree-Law no. 1/2022 of 25 May (the “New CCom"), in its article 99, establishes the obligation for the companies to have, and maintain updated, a registration with information on the identity of its ..

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The Nigeria Start-up Act | What it is and Why It Matters

The Nigerian technology and innovation space in general, and its startup ecosystem in particular, has been gaining momentum and recording impressive growth in recent times.

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ALP East Africa

Amendments to Companies and Insolvency Laws in Uganda

The 2022 amendments to companies and insolvency laws seek to streamline operations of companies (and insolvent companies and individuals) by addressing inadequacies as well as administrative and operational shortcomings in the laws.

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Sal & Caldeira Advogados

Introduction of the concept of Affiliated Companies under the New Commercial Code

We hereby inform the business community and other interested parties of the introduction of the concept of affiliated companies (sociedades coligadas) under the new Commercial Code, approved by Decree-Law no. 1/2022, of 25 May (..

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