Significant Changes Of The Arbitration & Mediation Bill 2022

By |2022-09-21T14:01:58+00:00September 21st, 2022|Publications|

The Senate on the 10th of May 2022 passed the Arbitration and Mediation bill, below we have highlighted some novel areas introduced by the bill for your digest. Click here for more #Arbitrationlaw #Arbitrationbill2022 #Senatebills #Nigerianbills #Tonbofalaw #Tonbofawrites

Licenses In The Nigeria Mining Sector

By |2022-08-04T16:06:38+00:00August 4th, 2022|Publications|

Mining sectors continue to dominate among economic areas attracting foreign investors, most commonly challenged with licensing and regulatory framework. The aim of this article is to highlight mining licences in Nigeria with key regulatory and fiscal provisions. Click for more #Mining in Nigeria #Mining Licenses #Fiscal Provisions #Nigeria Mining Laws #TONBOFA

Data Subject’s Right to Lodge Compliant

By |2022-07-21T12:58:12+00:00July 21st, 2022|Publications|

Do you know that as a Data Subject you have the right to make reports to the relevant authority where your rights are being infringed on? In this article we highlight the right of a Data Subject to make reports vis a vis the Sokoloan Saga. Click here for more Tonbofalaw |Tonbofawrites |NDPR |NDPRsanctions

CAN A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURCHASE ITS SHARES IN NIGERIA?

By |2022-06-23T15:29:56+00:00June 23rd, 2022|Publications|

Do you know that a Company limited by shares can buy back its own shares upon fulfilment of certain conditions under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020? For more information click here  #CAC #Sharecapital #Cama #Shares #TONBOFA

New Rules on Issuance, Offering Platforms And Custody of Digital Assets

By |2022-06-23T15:47:27+00:00June 21st, 2022|Publications|

Recall that on 14 September 2020 the Securities and Exchange Commission “SEC” released a Statement on Digital Assets and their Classification and Treatment to regulate crypto-token or crypto-coin investments detailed in our article NIGERIAN SEC REGULATES DIGITAL ASSETS – TONBOFA Law Practice. In furtherance of this mandate SEC had in April 2022 released its Proposed Rules on the

DATA PROTECTION AND THE IMPLICATION OF DATA BREACH

By |2022-01-28T12:39:28+00:00January 28th, 2022|Publications|

Everyday, personal data or information are shared, these data reveal sensitive personal information that can be exploited. It is therefore important to protect these data and regulate the way data is used. Authorities through laws and regulations are taking bold steps to protect data of citizens and impose sanctions for data breach. Wondering how to

ATTORNEY GENERAL OF RIVERS STATE V. FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICE & A.G FEDERATION: THE COURT’S DECISION

By |2021-12-09T10:49:26+00:00December 9th, 2021|Newsletter, Publications|

The Federal High Court recently ruled that the Federal Government is not empowered to make tax laws in relation to VAT, withholding tax, education tax and technology tax . The constitution does not allow the Federal Government to make tax laws outside the taxation of incomes, profits, and capital gains. Read More

Africa Energy Update

By |2021-10-15T14:59:54+00:00October 15th, 2021|Energy Updates, Publications|

ZIMBABWE: Solgas Energy commissions its 5 MWp Cross Mabale solar power plant Renewable energy producer Solgas Energy is commissioning its Cross Mabale solar power plant in the northern Matabeleland province. The plant, which is connected to the Zimbabwean national grid, has a capacity of 5 MWp.A solar photovoltaic power plant goes into commercial operation in

THE NIGERIAN PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT 2021

By |2021-09-30T14:46:51+00:00September 30th, 2021|Energy Updates, Publications|

The passage and signing of the highly anticipated Petroleum Industry Act is a landmark in the oil and gas industry. The Act provides legal, governance, regulatory and fiscal framework for the Nigerian Petroleum Industry and development of Host Communities. For more information on key provisions of the Act click here to learn more

COMPENDIUM ON BANKING AND PAYMENT SYSTEM FRAMEWORKS,CIRCULARS AND GUIDELINES IN NIGERIA

By |2021-09-30T12:50:02+00:00September 30th, 2021|Publications|

The Fintech Association of Nigeria in collaboration with TONBOFA Law Practice has published a First Volume Compendium of Fintech regulations. It will serve as a point of reference to all stakeholders, particularly banks and other financial institutions to guide compliance and provide investors with information for decision making. You can view using this link https://fintechng.org/fintech-regulation/

FEDERAL HIGH COURT PRACTICE DIRECTION ON FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICES (FIRS) 2021

By |2021-07-07T15:17:50+00:00July 7th, 2021|Publications|

The Federal High Court issues Practice Direction for Determination of Tax Disputes See below for more on the provisions of the Practice direction. Read more

SUMMARY OF THE NATIONAL PENSION COMMISSION NOTICE ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE GUIDELINE ON GROUP LIFE INSURANCE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE

By |2021-05-27T15:56:46+00:00May 27th, 2021|Publications|

The Nigerian National Pension Commission has mandated employers to whom the Pension Act relates to comply with the Guideline on Group Life Insurance Policy (GLIP) for Employees on or before 31st July 2021. Click on this link for more on the provision of the GLIP and how to comply. Read more

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