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The Electricity Act, 2023, (“the Act”) was signed into law by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on 6 June 2023. The Act was passed in light of the Federal Government’s initiatives to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition process as well as consolidate th..
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (“NDPC/the Commission”) has published a Guidance Notice prescribing the formalities for the data protection compliance audit returns (“CAR”) filing and other pertinent compliance requirements for data controllers moving forward (the ..
Like in all common law jurisdictions, relationships between employers and employees in Nigeria are primarily governed by their contracts of employment and any applicable employment laws for the time being in force. Contracts of employment would typically deal with issues ..
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Interior (‘FMI’) has mandated that all companies holding expatriate quota positions file their monthly returns through the FMI’s Official Website (e-CITIBIZ) effective November 8, 2023.
On the 2nd of November 2023, the Corporate Affairs Commission (‘CAC’) issued a circular notifying Companies of the statutory requirement to file annual return every financial year. The circular was prompted by the fact that several Companies are non-compliant with t..
Product placement in Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, presents a growing opportunity for brands and filmmakers. Acknowledged as a significant catalyst for brand recognition within the country, Vera Albino's analysis of this partnership also underscores the cri..
This publication by Templars Partner, Adewale Atake, SAN, and Senior Associate, Orji A. Uka, highlights the transformative provision in the AMA regarding recourse against arbitral awards. It focuses on the defence of “error of law on the face of the award” and its e..
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is the body that regulates and control the importation, exportation, manufacture, advertisement, distribution, sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals am..
On the 13th of July 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular with respect to the Corporate Governance Guidelines for Commercial, Merchant, Non-Interest and Payment Service Banks, as well as Financial Holding Companies in Nigeria (new Guidelines) with an e..
