When the news broke that the Nigerian sprint queen Favour Ofili was considering switching nationality to represent Turkey, it stirred more than headlines. It stirred hearts. While nationality swaps are not new in international sports, the governing rules under World Athletics provide a detailed framework balancing the freedom of the athlete with the integrity of …
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LICENSING/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE MINI-GRID REGULATIONS, 2023
Author: Lexsetters LLP Following the enactment of the Electricity Act 2023 (which repealed the Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (the ‘Commission’) issued the Mini-Grid Regulations, 2023 (the ‘Regulation’). The Regulation is primarily geared towards ensuring that reliable and affordable power is accessible to the underserved and unserved areas of …
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE KEY PROVISIONS OF THE BUSINESS FACILITATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 2022
On 8th February 2023, President Muhammad Buhari signed into law, the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (“BFA”). The objectives of the BFA are to promote the ease of doing business in Nigeria and eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks; amend relevant legislation to promote the ease of doing business in Nigeria, and institutionalize all the reforms to ease implementation. It further amended specific provisions of 21 business-related laws to remove bureaucratic obstacles to doing business in Nigeria. We have reviewed the BFA and highlighted its salient provisions, including the legislations that were consequentially amended.
THE NDPB ISSUES COMPLIANCE NOTICE FOR THE NATIONAL DATA PROTECTION ADEQUACY PROGRAMME WHITELIST
The Nigerian Data Protection Bureau (“NDPB” or “Bureau”) has issued a notice for compliance to its Whitelist for the National Data Protection Adequacy Programme (“NaDPAP”). The Whitelist which was established pursuant to section 37 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (“NDPR”) 2019, will …