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Practical, Nigeria‑focused explainers and checklists for founders and in‑house teams across corporate, real estate, disputes, immigration, and tech.

Updated October 07, 2025
Intellectual Property • Nigeria

Trademark Registration in Nigeria (2025): Step‑by‑Step & Timelines

How to search, file and prosecute trademarks at the Registry—fees, timelines and pitfalls to avoid.

Guide • CAC Compliance

CAC Annual Returns & PSC Filings: Nigeria 2025 Founder Checklist

Deadlines, CAC portal steps, PSC rules and penalties—what SMEs and startups must file to stay compliant.

Real Estate • Lagos

Lagos Land Title Verification: Governor’s Consent, e‑Search & Common Pitfalls

Step‑by‑step checks before you buy: search, deeds, survey plans, excision, consent and red flags.

Arbitration • Contracts

Arbitration Clauses That Work in Nigeria (2025)

Model wording, seat/venue choices, emergency arbitrators and enforcement considerations for Nigerian deals.

Data Protection • NDPA

NDPA Compliance for SMEs: A 90‑Day Action Plan

Templates, roles and prioritised tasks to align with Nigeria’s data protection regime without stalling growth.

Corporate • CAMA

CAMA Compliance in 2025: Common Mistakes & Fines (and how to fix them)

From inactive directors to missing registers—how to clean up before fundraising or M&A.

Immigration • Permits

Expatriate Quota & Work Permits: 2025 Survival Guide for Employers

Timelines, documentation and bottlenecks for hiring and relocating staff to Nigeria.

Startups • Equity

Employee Share Options (ESOPs) in Nigeria: Legal & Tax Basics (2025)

Vesting, option pool sizing and tax treatment—founder‑friendly guidance for growth companies.

Contracts • e‑Sign

Electronic Signatures & Remote Contracting in Nigeria: What Holds Up in Court (2025)

Evidence, admissibility and practical tips for enforceable digital deals in Nigeria.

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