Apart from the oil and gas sector which remains the mainstay of Nigerian economy, the technical knowhow of expatriates are also needed in other budding sectors of the Nigerian economy such as tourism, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, power, real estate, construction, cable television and telecommunication. For expatriates to carry on their businesses in Nigeria some legal […]
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What is Money Laundering? The basis of money laundering arise from the intention of persons involved in illicit businesses or crimes or government officials with proceeds from corruption who want monies obtained from these illegal sources to appear legal by placing such monies in a legal business so that its illegitimate source will not be […]
What are the main regulations regulating employment in Nigeria? The main legislation regulating employment and labour relations in Nigeria is the Labour Act CAP. L1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. However the Act only covers employees engaged under a contract of manual labour or clerical work in private and public sector. Hence the […]
The Motion exparte in SUIT NO. FHC/ABJ/CS/2003/2017; EMMANUEL EKPENYONG ESQ. V ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION dated and filed on 17th day of March, 2017 was listed for hearing on 7th June 2017. Upon hearing Emmanuel Ekpenyong Esq. of Fred-young & Evans LP appearing in person, Hon. Justice A.I. Chikere of the Federal High Court, […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Emonye Adekwu of 24 Law Chambers. Emonye has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Arbitration and Debt & Asset Recovery member in Nigeria. 24 LAW is a full service commercial practice, which combines the varied expertise, experiences and ideas of its lawyers […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has continued to initiate policies, legislations and regulations that would attract foreign investment and usher in the much-anticipated upsurge of economic activities in country. Emphases have recently been placed on the agriculture, power, energy and communication sectors of the economy, with various incentives outlined for participation in those sectors. These […]
On the 6th of April 2017, the Federal Government of Nigeria launched its long anticipated Economic Growth and Recovery Plan (ERGP). Perceived as a magic bullet for treating an ailing economy, the Plan has been packaged as a national strategy document designed to trigger a resuscitation of the economy. The underlying objective of the new […]
“I am proud to announce that I will be speaking at the Sports Betting West Africa Summit from the 17th -19th July, 2017 at the Federal Palace Hotel & Casino, Lagos, Nigeria. I will be discussing ways to combat money laundering in West Africa. I urge everyone who is interested to attend and show the […]
NIGERIAN IMMIGRATION PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE DETENTION OF EXPATRIATES AND MIGRANTS – HAS THE IMMIGRATION ACT CROSSED THE LEGAL THRESHOLD? The Security and wellbeing of the citizens are the paramount objectives of every progressive government. Section 14 (2) (b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides that the security and welfare of […]
The term “migrant” has been defined by the International Convention for the Protection of the Rights of all Migrant Workers and Members of their Families as a person who is to be engaged, is engaged or has been engaged in a remunerated activity in a country of which he or she is not a national. […]
All aspects of pharmacy practice in Nigeria are regulated by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria Act (1992 No. 91) (“the Act”). The Act provides for the registration of pharmaceutical premises in Nigeria before commencement of a pharmaceutical business. The Act establishes the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (“the Council“), as the body with the sole responsibility […]