How can I trademark a business in Nigeria?
Trademark registration protects a brand/trade name, slogan, label, domain name, shape, color, logo, etc from competitors and other firms using same or similar name
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Applying for a Nigerian Subject to Regularization (STR) Visa 2022
You have a new business project or employment offer in Nigeria and your hiring organization requires you to obtain a Subject to Regularization (STR) visa before you can take on the role. STR is therefore the prerequisite needed before one can take on a job offer in Nigeria.
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The cost of Immigration services in Nigeria 2022
The cost of immigration service depends on the type/class of visa required and the nationality of the person.
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How to set up a company as a foreigner in Nigeria
Despite knowing your business will thrive in Nigeria, one of the initial steps to undertake before commencing your business in Nigeria is company registration.
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How to obtain Visa on Arrival in Nigeria
For a quick business, work, or tourism trip to Nigeria, Visa on arrival is one of the best and easiest ways to get entry into Nigeria.
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Doing Business In Nigeria – Questions Investors Ask
Introduction Doing business in Nigeria is definitely not something to be taken lightly, but it’s also not rocket science. If you have investments and business plans for Nigeria, it would be smart to have all the necessary information before beginning. There are many questions that investors ask when they are considering doing business in Nigeria. … Continued
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How to Obtain Expatriate Quota in Nigeria
Expatriate quota in Nigeria is granted by the Ministry of Interior to foreign-owned or indigenous companies. The purpose is to enable them to employ or recruit foreign employees to legitimately work and live in Nigeria. Application for expatriate quota can be made upon commencement of business or immediately after incorporation of a company and can … Continued
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How to Obtain a Business Visa in Nigeria
A business visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreigners by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to travelers who intend to conduct business activities or conduct business meetings that do not constitute labour or gainful employment in Nigeria. It is issued at Nigerian embassies across the world. A business visa also applies … Continued
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An Overview of The Nigerian Startup Act 2022
On the 19th of October, 2022 President Muhammudu Buhari signed the Nigerian Startup bill into law to be known as the Nigerian Startup Act 2022. The purpose of this law is to create a legal framework for the development of startups, develop and grow technology-related talents and ultimately position the Nigerian startup ecosystem as the … Continued
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Why Invest in Nigeria?
Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy, the sixth largest population in the world, and a good country to invest in. According to Wikipedia, as of January 2022, Nigeria had a population of 215 million (approximate) with young people in the 0-14 age group representing 42-54% while the 15-35 age range also represents 36%. The population is … Continued
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What are the incentives for investing in Nigeria?
Are there any investment Incentives in Nigeria? Nigeria, an entrepreneurial population with innovative, creative, and highly resilient has conveniently been established as a frontier market for bullish investors and its GDP flow has convincingly made her Africa’s largest economy. To continue to attain the spot of Africa’s Largest economy as a large and competitive market … Continued
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How to Remove Company Director in Nigeria
The director of a company is a person that is charged with the responsibilities of managing the business of a company. Removal of a company director is made by an ordinary resolution. It is important to carefully follow due process otherwise the removal would be invalid in law and non-compliance with the procedure for the removal … Continued
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How to register my Business Name in Nigeria
It is largely known that Nigeria is an entrepreneurial country with a huge labour force and a lot of business opportunities. The registration with CAC gives businesses legal personalities and legal ownership to the business owners thereby enforcing brand credibility and visibility. Business Name registration is the easiest and less expensive type of business registration … Continued
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Registering your Business with the NIPC
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) was established by the Nigerian government to encourage, promote and coordinate investments in the Nigerian economy. Foreign-owned companies intending to carry on business in Nigeria are expected to register with the NIPC and enjoy some incentives provided by the government to them such as tax holidays for a certain … Continued
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Starting a Fintech Business in Nigeria
Fintech is an acronym for financial technology. It has been a thriving aspect of Technology in the past few years. It is a term used to describe the use of technology to improve financial services. Fintech is a rapidly growing space with a lot of opportunities as finance cannot be dispensed with. Fintech makes financial … Continued
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