The Nigerian government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), recently mandated the registration of Point of Sale (PoS) operators with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) by July 7th, 2024. This initiative, endorsed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…
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During a web search for a work project, I stumbled upon a website. However, a bothersome pop-up about cookies prevented me from proceeding further. Fearing the possibility of hackers, I declined the request. But then, more pop-ups appeared. Curious about…
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Letters of Administration is a document issued by the High Court of a State[1] appointing two (2) or more persons to administer the estate or property of a deceased person who died intestate. There are several other circumstances where Letters…
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E-commerce in Nigeria: Legal framework and Challenges. “E-commerce is a powerful means to connect the unconnected to global trade” Arancha Gonzalez What is E-Commerce? Electronic commerce (e-commerce) is the process of buying and selling tangible products and services online[1] E-commerce…
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‘If we never do anything which has not been done before, nothing will change; the entire world will move on whilst the law remains the same and that will be bad for both the world and the law’ …
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In recent years, crowdfunding has gained traction as an attractive investment option in Nigeria, offering a novel approach for entrepreneurs to raise capital and for investors to diversify their portfolios. While crowdfunding presents exciting opportunities, it is essential to…
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In January 2021, the Securities Exchange Commission governed by the Investment and Securities Act, 2007 (as amended) released the “Crowdfunding Rules” or the “Rules” for the regulation of unregulated crowdfunding activities in Nigeria. The Crowdfunding Rules, 2021 detail the regulatory…
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In recent years, crowdfunding in Nigeria has surged in popularity as a viable alternative investment option. This dynamic platform provides entrepreneurs and investors with fresh avenues to secure funding and engage in groundbreaking projects. We will explore the dynamic landscape…
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Cyberstalking involves the use of technology (most often, the Internet!) to make someone else afraid or concerned about their safety[1]. Generally speaking, this conduct is threatening or otherwise fear-inducing, involves an invasion of a person’s relative right to privacy, and manifests…
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It is the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and inventions such as Chat GPT, DALL-E, Midjourney, Bard, and DeepMind have taken the world by storm. Their uses range from writing essays for students to generating realistic drawings and corporate headshots.…
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