Restricted Names

How do you use the word "Nigeria" or "Nigerian" when naming your company? When choosing a name for your business, you must choose a name that resonates with your brand. The whole process of choosing a name can be very tasking and eventually...

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Jun 19, 2024
"WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING IN 5 YEARS TIME?

Some years ago, I stood before my principal to answer a question that would later define my career path. I was a serving Corp member at the time.  My principal, a powerful woman by all standards, was a former commissioner for Justice O...

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Jun 03, 2024
This is one of the top 3 things you need to focus on

Dear founder...You need to know that Startup legal is one of the top 3 of three things you need to focus on early in your business.this is because every decision in your business will have a legal implication.So...you need to have a budget for the le...

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May 27, 2024
Want to Register an Investment Company?

Most of the companies you see that have "investment" attached to them are not properly registered with the CAC.Why?Because under the law, to register a company that has INVESTMENT attached to it, you need to seek and receive consent from the DG of CA...

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May 13, 2024
DID YOU KNOW?

Hello, smart Business Owner ...Did you know that a corporate body… that is a Company (LLC) can have a registered business name just as any other person can.Yes.Your limited liability company can own another company under the law.And in this case...

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May 07, 2024
Alot goes into this thing!

...This morning, I had a virtual meeting with some founders in the health tech industry. We had very rich and interesting conversations that revolved around…  startup legal, particularly Equity Split, Equity funding, Co-founders/Shareh...

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May 02, 2024
Watchword!

Dear Business Owner, let integrity be your watchword.Some people are hoping to work or do business with you.They see you when you get involved in social media drama.They can see how you drag people or are being dragged by other people on social media...

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Apr 25, 2024
Dear business owner!

Dear business owner,I understand that legal service is probably not an everyday need in your business but trust me, it is an important aspect of your business.And it is so important that if you overlook it as a serious business owner, it will come ba...

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Apr 22, 2024
Your Company Can Be a Boss Too!

Do you know that a corporate body, that is a Company (LLC) can have a registered business name just the same way that any human person can?Where the proprietor of a business name is a corporation, it is the company that bears all the liability of the...

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Mar 26, 2024
Before You Can Be A Group Of Company In Nigeria!

Dear business owner...Having several businesses under one company registration is not what makes a group of companies.You can't use the word "group, consortium, or holding " in your company name without applying for consent to use any of the words.Gr...

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Mar 06, 2024