ContractsLitigationStarting & Operating a Business
If life were a board game, lawyers would be the players who have read the rules on the inside of the lid of the box. Bottom line, you need a lawyer, a very good lawyer in your corner. But, how do you find one? 1.Figure out when you need to hire a lawyer There’s a […]...
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Hi Zainab, I started a small business a few years ago, and thankfully the business is growing. In fact, I am at a point where I am preparing some proposals to pitch to prospective investors and partners. Also, I will need to employ some more workers. But, I have a fear. I will have to […]...
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Hello Zainab, I run a small but appropriately successful business. I recently had to transact with another company, and in the document they sent to me, they demanded I use my company seal to authenticate the document. I argued that my signatory should suffice but they opined for the seal being used. I had to […]...
Employment
A married couple had just bought a house and they were expecting their first baby. The couple worked at the same organization and the wife had to be fired. So the “upper management” figured the husband would be angry and decided to fire him too! No, this is not one of our imaginary stories, this […]...
Contracts
Dear Zainab, So, I started my business 5 years ago and I was the alpha and omega of it. I was the CEO, Secretary, and all in all. But ehn…business has grown ooo and jungle has matured. I now have about 10 people working for me as accountants, sales person, and the likes. I recently […]...
Family Law
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Contracts
Brymo is a Nigerian artiste with a number of hit songs, remember Ara mbe? Or Good morning? Definitely beautiful singles. But… we digress. Remember he has been at war with his previous recording label Choc city? Much so that they sought an order of perpetual injunction restraining Brymo from breaching the terms of their Exclusive […]...
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Dear Zainab, Finally, my poultry business has grown to the stage where I think I am in this for real, I am now ready to incorporate a company. I registered on DIYlaw so I could glance through the incorporation requirements so I can gather all the information and documents together before I start. I don’t […]...
Corporate GovernanceTaxation
Who doesn’t need a tax holiday? Nobody, that’s who! Know the saying ”A tax cut is the kindest cut of all? Well, a tax holiday is the kindest holiday of all, rivaled only by an all-expense paid trip to the Bahamas on a private yacht of your choosing! Introducing, the Nigerian Pioneer Status. New guidelines […]...
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Dear Zainab, I applied for a name under limited liability company with CAC but I want to change it back to a business name. Someone at CAC said it’s too late unless I am willing to forfeit the name which I do not want to. Please how do I fix this? Regards, B […]...
Company LawInvestments & FinancingStarting & Operating a Business
In the startup world, it’s usually full speed ahead. Momentum is everything. A lot of things will call for your limited attention, and some details, particularly those of legal nature, can slip through the cracks. You’ve got funding issues, finding and hiring the right staff, securing a suitable office space, and many other relevant things […]...
