In Nigeria, document authentication entails the procedure of certifying documents, while document legalization entails the certification of a document that has already been authenticated at the embassy or mission of the foreign country where the document may be used or presented.
What is a Simple Agreement For Future Equity (SAFE)? ‘SAFE’ stands for Simple Agreement for Equity Finance. It is a relatively new type of contract created by the American seed money start-up accelerator YCombinator in 2013. It is a simple agreement popularly used as a form of financing contract that may be used by start-ups…
Private equity firms can not only provide investment but are able to reshape organisations in a way that will financially benefit them due to their vast commercial expertise. This is also thought to be the reason for CVC’s increasing involvement in rugby.
Funding Maritime Asset Acquisition For Nigerian Indigenous Operators – written by Joseph B. Siyaidon (Associate – Maritime, Aviation and Space Practice) President Mohammadu has ordered the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to qualified operators in the Maritime Industry. The funds will be disbursed for the first time since its creation almost 18…
Grassroots Football Financing – A Review of FIFA Training Compensation and Solidarity Payments – Written By Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianaya (Associate Partner/Head – Sports, Entertainment and Tech Practice) Football clubs play a vital role in society, not only do they contribute immensely to organised sports and recreation support the social organization of the youth, by providing a…
Intellectual Property Rights in Film Making: Exploring Life Stories & Biopics – By Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya (Partner/Head – Sports, Entertainment & Tech Practice) & Ginika Ikechukwu (Associate – Sports, Entertainment and Tech Practice) Oloture, a top streaming Netflix movie, produced by well-known production outfit, Ebonylife TV, was released in October, 2020. However, sometime after its release,…
Using Artworks in Creative Projects – The Legal Position Explained – By Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya (Partner, Head- Sports, Entertainment and Technology Practice) & Ginika Ikechukwu Are you an art collector or budding aficionado or perhaps a film producer who works in the creative space? Do you plan to use artwork or sculptures for your next creative…
On account of our colonial experience, the courts have been the main forum for the resolution of disputes in Nigeria. However, due to the exigencies of commercial transactions and the challenges of litigation including but not limited to cost, unnecessary technicalities, delays in court proceedings and court congestion, parties to disputes are increasingly resorting to…
Intellectual Property and Economic Growth in Africa – Harnessing IP As a Development Tool Intellectual Property (“IP”) is arguably a well known legal terminology, but unsurprisingly its meaning and significance remain poorly understood amongst business owners and creatives. IP in practical terms refers to intangible creations of the human intellect protected by the law which…
Nigeria, Sixty Years Of Self-governance – The Lingering Challenge Of Structure The Creation of the Structure The geo-political entity now known as Nigeria was structured into existence in 1914 by the merger of the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria with the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria. The new entity was named the Colony and Protectorate…