Publications

An Overview of the Newly Enacted Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023

  • October 22, 2023
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Arbitration serves as the guiding light that leads conflicting parties towards the shores of resolution, nurturing an environment of harmony, equity, and righteousness in a world where conflicts frequently pose a risk of overwhelming us with disharmony. As a result, the legislation pertaining to arbitration demands the utmost attention, not only to ensure the fulfillment […]

Publications

Exploring Mortgage Transactions and Stamp Duties in Nigeria’s Business Landscape

  • October 22, 2023
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In modern banking, the strategic use of mortgages stands as a reliable approach to secure and optimize depositors’ funds, particularly when they are channeled into credit facilities like loans. This strategy, prevalent in financial institutions, especially banks, establishes a sturdy framework to ensure borrowers’ repayment while aligning with historical practices and contemporary business needs. Stemming […]

Publications

Exploring Mortgage Transactions and Stamp Duties in Nigeria’s Business Landscape – Part 2

  • October 22, 2023
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In the first part of this series, “Exploring Mortgage Transactions and Stamp Duties in Nigeria’s Business Landscape,” we delved into the intricate relationship between mortgage transactions and stamp duties, shedding light on their historical origins and the evolving landscape of financial practices. We discussed the creation of mortgages, the roles of different parties, the significance […]

SCP Guides

Scope for Renewable Energy in Nigeria

  • October 22, 2023
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At SimmonsCooper Partners, we believe in a sustainable future and the power of renewable energy to make it happen. As we explore alternative energy sources, renewable energy shines as a solution to address climate change, protect the environment, and bring numerous benefits to individuals, communities, and the global economy. In this guide, we will provide […]

SCP Guides

Data Breach Response and Mitigation: Legal Perspectives

  • October 22, 2023
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The need to protect the integrity of personal data from unauthorized access and breaches cannot be overstated. The reason is not far-fetched: personal data is specific to each data subject and represents that data subject’s identity, which invariably makes any breach potentially ruinous to the data subject. This perhaps also explains the somewhat onerous obligations […]

Annotations

Annotation of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019

  • October 20, 2023
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This section outlines the objectives of the Regulation, focusing on four main goals. Firstly, it aims to protect the data privacy rights of individuals. Secondly, it aims to promote secure transactions involving the exchange of Personal Data. Thirdly, it seeks to prevent any unauthorized manipulation of Personal Data. Lastly, it strives to ensure that Nigerian […]

Annotations

Annotations Of Section 59-69 Of The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Act.

  • October 20, 2023
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Section 59-69 of the federal competition and consumer protection Act focuses on restrictive agreements, its prohibition, what constitutes an exception to restrictive agreements, the penalties for breaching the provisions of the Act etc. Section 59 -Prohibition Of Agreements In Restriant Of Competition. (a) Directly or indirectly fixing a purchase or selling price of goods or […]

Annotations

Annotations Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020

  • October 20, 2023
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Section 18: Right To Form A Company This section outlines the provisions for forming and incorporating a company under the Act. Subsection (1) emphasizes that two or more individuals can come together to establish a company by fulfilling the registration requirements specified in the Act. Subsection (2) states that even a single individual can form […]

Federal Legislation

Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015

  • October 19, 2023
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The Act provides an effective, unified and comprehensive legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the prohibition, prevention, detection, prosecution and punishment of cybercrimes in Nigeria. This act also ensures the protection of critical national information infrastructure, and promotes cybersecurity and the protection of computer systems and networks, electronic communications, data and computer programs, intellectual property […]