The Value Added Tax Quandary: Which Way to Go

The Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review (GAR)

Uzoma Azikiwe, SAN (Partner), Festus Onyia (Partner), and Michael Ugah (Associate) of the firm’s dispute resolution team, have contributed the Nigerian chapter to the 2022 edition of The Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review (GAR). The publication is now live; to read it, please click here: https://globalarbitrationreview.com/review/the-middle-eastern-and-african-arbitration-review/2022/article/nigeria. The publication addresses topical issues such as whether […]

Nigerian chapter of the 9th Edition of GLG Group UK’s International Comparative Legal Guide – Data Protection 2022

Jumoke Lambo and Chisom Okolie of our Telecommunications, Media And Technology Team have contributed to the latest Nigerian chapter of the 9th Edition of GLG Group UK’s International Comparative Legal Guide – Data Protection 2022, in which they discussed key privacy and data protection compliance issues under Nigerian law and developments in this sphere. The chapter is free […]

Fintech update: series 5 – sec new rules on the issuance, offering platforms and custody of digital assets – what you need to know

Highlights of Regulatory Changes in the Fintech Space in 2021

The Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020

Innovations in corporate insolvency in Nigeria under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 –Insolvency Practitioners

Fintech update: series 4 – sec new rules on the issuance, offering platforms and custody of digital assets – what you need to know

The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Commission Launches Its Merger Notification Portal

Debt Factoring in Nigeria: Structuring, Legal and Regulatory Framework, and Key Considerations

The increasing globalisation of the world’s economy and the demand and supply of capital have impacted how businesses operate in today’s market to leverage and unlock the use of scarce resources. Businesses need capital to sustain and upscale their operations to meet the increasing demand for goods and services. In view of the decentralisation of […]

Fintech update: series 3 – sec new rules on the issuance, offering platforms and custody of digital assets – what you need to know

Debt Factoring in Nigeria: Structuring, Legal and Regulatory Framework, and Key Considerations

Tax disputes in Nigeria: the tax appeal tribunal rules that the federal inland revenue service must always prove why the payment of security deposit is required from a taxpayer.

Tax Update: Withholding Tax Rates on Dividend, Interest and Royalty

In 1999 the Federal Government of Nigeria (“FGN”), in its budget statement, indicated that a recipient of interest, dividend and royalty income who is resident in a country with which Nigeria has an effective Double Taxation Agreement (“DTA”) will pay withholding tax (“WHT”) at the rate of 7.5% where such income is derived from Nigeria. […]

Withholding Tax Rates on Dividend, Interest and Royalty Payment to Residents of Nigeria Treaty Partners

Fintech update: series 1 – sec new rules on the issuance, offering platforms and custody of digital assets – what you need to know

A Party Seeking To Enforce An Arbitral Award In Nigeria Does Not Need To Comply With The Pre-Action Protocol Required Under The High Court Of Lagos State

UUBO’s Dispute Resolution team is pleased to share its most recent publication authored by Uzoma Azikiwe, SAN (Partner), Festus Onyia FCIArb, UK (Partner) and Michael Ugah (Associate), which discusses the recent decision of the High Court of Lagos State where the High Court ruled that a party seeking to enforce an arbitral award under the Nigerian Arbitration and Conciliation Act […]

African Private Equity And Venture Capital Association (Avca) Activity Report 2022

Members of Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s Private Equity and Venture Capital and Tax teams, Folake Elias-Adebowale, Temiloluwa Olowu, Kelechi Ibe and Aanu Odunaike, have contributed the “Spotlight on West Africa” segment of the recently issued African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) Activity Report 2022 published this month. The Report is the 8th edition since its first release, and explores the current state […]

Chambers Global 2022: Energy and Projects Overview

UUBO is pleased to have been featured in Chambers Global 2022: Energy and Projects Overview. The publication is a resource for practitioners and investors in Nigeria and provides valuable information about current economic, legal, and political trends affecting the Nigerian Energy and Project space and its key players. Nicholas Okafor (Partner), Adeola Sunmola (Partner), Victor […]

Chambers Fintech Global Practice Guide

Key trends and developments in the Fintech Sector have been identified and analysed by the UUBO Fintech team in an article published in the latest edition of the Chambers Fintech Global Practice Guide. The publication is a great resource for practitioners and investors in the ecosystem and highlights recent regulatory developments – including regulatory sandboxes, as […]

Impact of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulations (NDPR) Implementation Framework 2020 on the existing provisions of the NDPR

Data protection compliance has become an integral part of every organisation that collects and processes personal data. In order to strengthen consumer confidence, organisations are required to ensure that the personal data of their customers are secured from unauthorised access. Join Jumoke Lambo, a Partner of UUBO, who heads the firm’s data protection team, as well as Babatunde olayinka (a […]

Bowmans Report: M&A in Africa. Current Trends, 2022

We are pleased to have contributed on Nigerian developments to the Bowmans (Law Firm)’s Report on Current Trends in M&A in Key African Jurisdictions, which has been published in the Dealmakers Africa M&A Pulse publication. Please click on the following link to download the full report and to read the input provided by Folake Elias-Adebowale, Yinka Edu, Ozofu Olatunde […]

Tax Update: Income Tax on Profit From Bonds and Short-term Government Securities

Income Tax on Profit From Bonds and Short-term Government Securities

How the Capital Market and the Real Estate Sectors Are Impacted

2021 in Review Highlight of Regulatory Changes in the Fintech Space in 2021

Expiration of the 10-year Tax Exemption for Corporate and Supranational Bonds and Government Debt Securities

Examination of the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) Guidelines on the Operations of the Pan African Payments and Settlement System in Nigeria

Finance Act 2021 – Major Highlights

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Launches Its Merger Notification Portal

Innovations in Corporate Insolvency in Nigeria Under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 – Insolvency Practitioners

Cama 2020: Compulsory Disposal of Unissued Share Capital by Existing Companies

The Value Added Tax Quandary: Which Way to Go

ICLG International Comparative Legal Guide

IFLR1000 31st Edition – Faridah Orimobi

We are pleased to announce that our senior associate, Faridah Orimobi has been ranked as a “Rising Star” lawyer by IFLR1000 in the Capital Markets practice area. For more information about Faridah’s work and the areas of specialisation of our other highly regarded lawyers, please email uubo@uubo.org and visit www.uubo.org The rankings report is available to view here: https://lnkd.in/eq8ynj_Y

IFLR1000 31st Edition – Onyinye Okafor

We are pleased to announce that partner, Onyinye Okafor, has been ranked as a “Rising Star Partner” by IFLR1000 in the Banking and Finance practice areas For more information about Onyinye’s work and the areas of specialisation of our other highly regarded lawyers, please email uubo@uubo.org and visit www.uubo.org. The rankings report is available to view here: https://lnkd.in/eq8ynj_Y

IFLR1000 31st Edition – Christine Okokon Sijuwade

We are pleased to announce that our partner, Christine Okokon Sijuwade has been ranked as a ”Rising Star Partner” by IFLR1000 in the M&A practice area. For more information about Christine’s work and the areas of specialisation of our other highly regarded lawyers, please email uubo@uubo.org and visit www.uubo.org. The rankings report is available to view here: https://lnkd.in/eq8ynj_Y

The Legal Basis For The Award Of Delayed Payment Or Pre-judgment Interest In Debt Recovery Claims In Nigeria

International Women’s Day

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, we celebrate our female partners who have been…

Deal Announcement: Tangerine Life Insurance Limited and ARM Life PLC

UUBO is pleased to have advised Tangerine Life Insurance Limited and ARM Life PLC on

Fintech Corner – The Growth Of E-commerce In Nigeria

NDPR – Data Privacy for Nigerian Businesses

The Intellectual Property Manual That Every Nigerian Business Needs

FIRS Issues Information Circulars on provisions of tax laws amended by the Finance Act, 2020

Data Localization Laws: Nigeria, Practical Law Country Q&A

Do You Provide Robo Advisory Services? You Should Be Aware of this Proposed Regulation!

Deadline for filing Capital Gains Tax Returns

ICLG International Comparative Legal Guide – Fintech 2021

To succeed as a social media influencer, here’s what you need to know

Startups – 8 things you need to know about Vesting

Registering Bosslady – An Insight into Trademarks Under Nigerian Law

The International Comparative Legal Guide – Employment & Labour Law 2021

UUBO’s Jumoke Lambo (partner) and Victoria Agomuo (associate) are proud to share their most recent publication, the Nigerian chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide – Employment & Labour Law 2021. The chapter provides timely and insightful answers to topical questions about employment in Nigeria, and can be accessed for free here: https://lnkd.in/evEemuW

SMEs – TINs, TCCs and Understanding Tax Registration

Naming Your Business – Tips To Know

Terms And Conditions – What You Need To Know

CMS Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws (1)

UUBO’s Compliance and Investigations team is pleased to be a key contributor to the sixth edition of the CMS Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws. The Guide covers and assesses anti-bribery and corruption laws in 45 countries and provides a snapshot of contrasting global regimes across different jurisdictions in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South […]

CMS Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws

UUBO’s Compliance and Investigations team is pleased to be a key contributor to the sixth edition of the CMS Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws. The Guide covers and assesses anti-bribery and corruption laws in 45 countries and provides a snapshot of contrasting global regimes across different jurisdictions in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South […]

What happens after you incorporate your start-up?

Giving Back – Setting up an NGO in Nigeria

Afriwise’s International Women’s Day

UUBO’s Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia (partner) is pleased to be featured in Afriwise’s International Women’s Day campaign, Women in Law 2021. Joining lawyers from Zambia, Mozambique, Kenya and Ghana, Ozofu shares some career success tips for female lawyers who are starting out in their legal careers. To read her career tips, click here https://lnkd.in/d3Tj8Pf #womeninlaw#iwd2021

Rise in Pro Bono Uptake Brings its Own Challenges in Nigeria

UUBO’s pro bono team is pleased to share its recent publication titled Rise in Pro Bono Uptake Brings its Own Challenges in Nigeria, published by Thomson Reuters Foundation’s global pro bono legal program, TrustLaw. Authored by Uju Ude (associate), the article explores the impacts of recent changes in the pro bono landscape in Nigeria, including the increasingly […]

What You Need To Know About Issued Share Capital In The Cama 2020

Review of The Regulatory Framework for Open Banking in Nigeria

Fintech Update: Diaspora Remittances In Nigeria, Review Of The Final Framework For Regulatory Sandbox Operations In Nigeria And Summary Of The Revised Licence Categorisation For Operators In The Nigerian Payments System

UUBO’s FinTech team is pleased to share its recent updates on the CBN Regulatory Sandbox Framework, Disapora Remittances and Payments Categorisation in Nigeria. In these updates Yinka Edu and Bond Eke-Opara review the emergence of a regulatory sandbox framework for the Nigerian FinTech market as well as the recent changes in diaspora remittances and payments […]

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 – Yinka Edu

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Fintech, Banking & Finance and Capital Markets teams’ partner, Yinka Edu has been ranked in Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 for her Banking & Finance, Corporate/Commercial and Capital Markets practice.  

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 – Folake Elias-Adebowale

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Private Equity, M&A and Oil & Gas teams’ partner, Folake Elias-Adebowale has been ranked in Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 for her Corporate/Commercial; and Projects & Energy (Oil and Gas) practice. For more information about Folake’s work and the areas of specialisation of our other highly regarded lawyers, […]

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 – Aniekan Ukpanah

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Banking & Finance and Real Estate teams’ partner, Aniekan Ukpanah has been ranked in Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 for his Banking & Finance practice. For more information about Aniekan’s work and the areas of specialisation of our other highly regarded lawyers, please email uubo@uubo.org and […]

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 – Dan Agbor

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is pleased to announce that our Banking & Finance and Capital Market teams’ partner, Dan Agbor has been ranked in Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2021 for Banking & Finance, Corporate/Commercial and Corporate/Commercial: Capital Markets: Spotlight Table. For more information about Dan’s work and the areas of specialisation of our other highly regarded lawyers, please […]

What Every Director of a Public Company in Nigeria Should Know 2.0

3 Key Things to Know as a Start-up Looking to Recruit Employees

The New Face of Vat in Nigeria – an Update on the Finance Act 2020

Memorandum: What You Need To Know About Issued Share Capital In The Cama 2020

20 Outstanding Nigerian Women in Business Law

Fintech Update: Framework for Quick Response Code Payments in Nigeria

Smes: the 5 Taxes You Need to Pay as a Business

The Impact of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Statement on Cryptocurrencies on Smes, Start-ups and Small Businesses

Newsletter – Dialogue On Finance Bill – Covid-19 And Its Implications For Smes

The Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 – What Every Director of a Public Company in Nigeria Should Know

Uzoma Azikiwe – Senior Advocate of Nigeria

UUBO is very proud to announce that Uzoma Azikiwe, (partner and practice head, Dispute Resolution), has recently been elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC). All of us at UUBO heartily congratulate Uzoma on this well-deserved conferment and wish him continued success in his exemplary career […]

Recovery of Outstanding Taxes From Taxpayers

Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020

UUBO’s Corporate Advisory team is proud to present its 12- part CAMA 2020 Series, providing timely and illuminating insights into the recently enacted Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, which has revolutionised company law in Nigeria. To access parts 1 – 12 of the Series, click here: CAMA 2020 Series 1-12 A video interview by Ozofu […]

UUBO Series on the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 Parts 1-12

UUBO’s Corporate Advisory team is proud to present its 12- part CAMA 2020 Series, providing timely and illuminating insights into the recently enacted Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, which has revolutionised company law in Nigeria. To access parts 1 – 4 of the Series, click here: CAMA 2020 Series 1-12

Update on the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act

UUBO SERIES ON THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2020 PART 1-12

UUBO’s Corporate Advisory team is proud to present its 12- part CAMA 2020 Series, providing timely and illuminating insights into the recently enacted Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, which has revolutionised company law in Nigeria. To access parts 1 – 4 of the Series, click here: CAMA 2020 Series 1-12

Interview: CAMA Act 2020 – Ozofu ‘Latunde Ogiemudia

UUBO is pleased to share this video interview by Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia (partner), in which she discusses the recently enacted CAMA Act 2020 with Afriwise, a leading digital legal publication. In this interview Ozofu, who chaired the technical advisory committee that prepared the draft CAMA bill, discusses the necessary updates to the original Act passed in 1990, […]

(AVCA) Legal and Regulatory Committee on merger control in Africa

UUBO’s Christine Okokon Sijuwade (partner) and Faridah Orimobi (senior associate) were co-contributors to the latest publication by the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association’s (AVCA) Legal and Regulatory Committee on merger control in Africa. Christine and Faridah, alongside other Nigeria lawyers, contributed to the Nigerian perspective on competition law arrangements, including notification requirements, filing fees, […]

Freedonia 2018 Report

CAMA & the Role of Lawyers in Shaping the Future of Nigeria

The Nigeria Chapter in The Transfer Pricing Law Review

UUBO Series on the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 Part 1-12

UUBO’s Corporate team is proud to present its 12-part series on the recently-enacted Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020. The series provides timely and illuminating insights into the CAMA 2020, which has revolutionised company law in Nigeria. To access all 12 parts in the series, click here: https://lnkd.in/e-Uq9mj

Nigeria: Private Equity Laws and Regulations 2020

20 Innovations in The Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020

Cama 2020 – Highlights Of Changes In Post Incorporation Matters And Statutory Filings

Nigeria Rethinks Local Content: The Senate’s Nigerian Oil And Gas Content Development (Amendment) Bill 2020 (And How It Compares With The House Of Representatives’ Nigerian Content Development And Enforcement Bill 2019)

NIGERIA RETHINKS LOCAL CONTENT: THE SENATE’S NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS CONTENT DEVELOPMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL 2020 (AND HOW IT COMPARES WITH THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ NIGERIAN CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENFORCEMENT BILL 2019) Not for the first time in the history of local content lawmaking in Nigeria, and with the benefit of a decade’s experience seeking to […]

Nigeria Rethinks Local Content: The Senate’s Nigerian Oil And Gas Content Development (Amendment) Bill 2020 (And How It Compares With The House Of Representatives’ Nigerian Content Development And Enforcement Bill 2019)

Not for the first time in the history of local content lawmaking in Nigeria, and with the benefit of a decade’s experience seeking to interpret, implement, comply with and enforce the discrete, petroleum sector-focused Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act 2010, the Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives are concurrently deliberating on separate […]

PE Summit 2020 – Confirmed Speaker (1)

PE Summit 2020 – Confirmed Speaker (1) Join us as we discuss ‘Drivers, Disruptors & Unlocking Value’ in the Nigerian marketplace at the 2nd hashtag#UUBOPESUMMIT on January 31, 2020. This event is strictly by invitation. Limited seats are available. Click here https://lnkd.in/g3uf35t to RSVP.

PE Summit 2020 – Confirmed Speaker (2)

PE Summit 2020 – Confirmed Speaker (2) Join us as we discuss ‘Drivers, Disruptors & Unlocking Value’ in the Nigerian marketplace at the 2nd hashtag#UUBOPESUMMIT on January 31, 2020. This event is strictly by invitation. Limited seats are available. Click here https://lnkd.in/g3uf35t to RSVP.

Uubo Private Equity Summit: ‘drivers, Disruptors and Unlocking Value’

It is our pleasure to invite you, on behalf of our partners, to Udo Udoma & Belo Osagie’s 2nd Private Equity Summit and Fund Raising and Deal Academy, which is scheduled to take place on January 30 and 31, 2020 respectively with the theme “Drivers, Disruptors and Unlocking Value”.  These invitation-only events are the latest […]

Tax Update on the 2019 Finance Bill

FIRS Issues Information Circular on the Claim of Tax Treaty Benefits in Nigeria